Parliamentary group calls for evidence on responsible vaping

A cross-party parliamentary group is calling on retailers and vaping experts to give evidence for an inquiry into the vaping sector.

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Responsible Vaping, which has been reconstituted, has launched the inquiry to assess the impact of restrictions and the banning of vaping devices on the industry, with a deadline for inquiry submissions set for 31 October.

The inquiry will also gather on the impact of flavours, packaging, and display of vapes.

Inquiry findings will form a report and feature analysis of proposed measures, including the 2026 vape tax and disposable vape ban, the the APPG will seek to find areas of improvement for the industry.

The APPG has elected Mary Glindon, MP for Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend, as chair.

She said: “The APPG for Responsible Vaping has acted as a focal point for vaping issues within parliament and I am delighted that the Group has been reconstituted with cross-party support. I would encourage everyone with an interest in vaping to respond to the call for evidence that the APPG is launching today on the role of vaping and the government’s proposed regulations.”

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Euan Stainbank (MP for Falkirk), Lord Naseby and Lord Brady of Altrincham were also elected. The reconstituted group is supported by the Independent British Vape Trade Association (IBVTA).

Glindon continued: “Bringing together experts from a range of respective fields, to address the key issues associated with vaping, is crucial and we urge the Government to work closely with the APPG over the coming months to ensure that the regime we end up with is fair and balanced, without risking the many benefits that vaping can bring.

“I look forward to seeing the inquiry findings, particularly in encouraging industry-led improvement and putting forward practical and legislative suggestions ahead of the upcoming Tobacco and Vapes Bill.”

Liam Humberstone, technical director at Totally Wicked, said: “The Responsible Vaping APPG inquiry presents a real opportunity for MPs to get expert evidence on the role that vaping now plays in the UK. 

“While media focus is almost always on negative aspects, it is important to highlight and properly understand that vaping is helping UK smokers to quit, and at the same time displaces social smoking. 

“We hope that APPG will mean that a better understanding of vaping, and of its challenges in recent years, will enable a much better informed debate when the new Tobacco and Vapes Bill passes through both Houses of Parliament.” 

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