Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has had discussions with the Chancellor of the Exchequer of increasing VAT on vaping devices to help prevent their use by children.

I have had discussions with the Exchequer Secretary to discuss vaping policy and regulation, including issues related to youth vaping. Following these discussions, we launched a call for evidence to identify opportunities to reduce youth vaping. The call for evidence will examine a range of issues, including those related to the vaping market. Once this closes on 6 June 2023, the Government will assess a range of options based on the evidence provided, including potential future changes to vaping policy and regulation.