Debates between Rachael Maskell and Neil Hudson during the 2019-2024 Parliament

Vaping: Under-18s

Debate between Rachael Maskell and Neil Hudson
Tuesday 2nd May 2023

(1 year, 6 months ago)

Westminster Hall
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Neil Hudson Portrait Dr Hudson
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Again, this is about the differentiation between adult use of vaping products and young people’s use of vaping products.

Rachael Maskell Portrait Rachael Maskell (York Central) (Lab/Co-op)
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I am grateful to the hon. Member for making such an excellent speech. Does he agree that recruiting a new generation of addicts is the business model that the industry has forever driven, no matter whether the product kills or harms? The industry itself needs to be tackled on the issue.

Neil Hudson Portrait Dr Hudson
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I agree with the hon. Member. The industry needs to take a close look at itself, but it is also the case that a lot of the vapes that are ending up with children are coming through illicit means. We need to have a targeted approach to look at how best we can prevent our young people from accessing those products.