Senedd Backs Tobacco and Vapes Bill to Protect Future Generation

Senedd backs Tobacco and Vapes Bill to protect future generation

Wales has taken a significant step towards a smoke-free future by backing a historic bill to curb youth vaping and end tobacco product purchases by…

MS says Tobacco Bill is ‘overreach of the state'

Brecon and Radnorshire MS James Evans has voiced concerns over parts of the UK Government’s Tobacco and Vapes Bill, following the Senedd’s vote to support the legislation aimed at creating a smoke-free generation.

Senedd backs bill to create smoke-free generation and curb youth vaping

A LANDMARK BILL aimed at creating Wales’ first smoke-free generation has been backed by Members of the Senedd on Tuesday (Dec 9). The Tobacco and Vapes Bill — which applies across all four UK nations — will make it illegal for anyone born on or after 1 January 2009 to purchase tobacco products. The legislation has already passed the House of Commons and is currently being considered by the House of Lords. Mental Health and Wellbeing Minister Sar…