Written Question·Treasury·UIN 123158

Vending Machines: Age Assurance

Tabled: 24 March 2026
Answered: 31 March 2026

Question

Andrew Rosindell

Reform UKRomford

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has had discussions with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on the potential merits of providing grants or financial support to vending operators to meet compliance costs arising from age

Answer

James Murray
The Chancellor has regular discussions with the Secretary of State for the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) on a range of issues. DHSC ran a 12-week consultation on proposals for the ban of high-caffeine energy drinks to children under 16 year...

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