Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 13863

Hospitality Industry and Retail Trade: Electronic Cigarettes and Tobacco

Tabled: 29 June 2026
Answered: 7 July 2026

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

ConservativeThirsk and Malton

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the Department for Business and Trade has made any assessment of the potential effect of the measures in the Tobacco and Vapes Bill on (a) restaurants, (b) pubs, (c) small and independent r

Answer

Mrs Sharon Hodgson
The Department published an impact assessment for the Tobacco and Vapes Bill during its parliamentary passage. This included analysis of the expected impact on businesses from the bill measures, including small and micro businesses, retailers, and the hos...

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