Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 119308

Tobacco and Vapes Bill: Hospitality Industry

Tabled: 10 March 2026

Answered: 23 March 2026

Question

Sir James Cleverly

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill on the economic viability of (a) pubs, (b) nightclubs, (c) bars and (d) other parts of the hospitality sector.

Answer

Mrs Sharon Hodgson

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill Impact Assessment, published in November 2024, which was given a ‘green’ rating by the Regulatory Policy Committee, assesses the expected impact of policies on the face of the bill, including any impacts on the hospitality indus...

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