E-cigarettes: Regulation Debate
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Lord Pearson of Rannoch
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E-cigarettes: Regulation
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Lord Prior of Brampton
My Lords, I think there is evidence that e-cigarettes are more effective than, or as effective as, nicotine replacement therapies, and that my noble friend is right that there is no danger from passive smoking, which is why the inability to smoke in public places does not apply to e-cigarettes.
Lord Pearson of Rannoch (UKIP)
My Lords, do we really need this sort of interfering directive from Brussels? Are we incapable of looking after vaping devices ourselves?
Lord Prior of Brampton
My Lords, we are capable of looking after vaping devices on our own, but if we ever want to sell into the European market, we will have to abide by those regulations.