24 May 2024
It has been confirmed that the Tobacco and Vapes Bill has not been included in ‘wash-up', the set of bills expedited through Parliament before the next general election.
Responding to the news, RCPCH President, Professor Steve Turner, said:
The Tobacco & Vapes Bill is a once in a generation opportunity to safeguard the health and wellbeing of our children and future society. We cannot let this chance pass us by. It is now imperative that all political parties make bringing back this essential bill a manifesto priority.
As a College we are ready to work with a new Government to help urgently deliver this groundbreaking legislation.