Tobacco and Vapes Bill (Eighth sitting) Debate

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Sadik Al-Hassan

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Thursday 16th January 2025

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Sadik Al-Hassan Portrait Sadik Al-Hassan (North Somerset) (Lab)
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Would the hon. Lady’s amendments affect the financing of the actions of trading standards, and would more money need to go in to offset that?

Liz Jarvis Portrait Liz Jarvis
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I do not know the answer to that, so I will refer that question to the Minister.

Sadik Al-Hassan Portrait Sadik Al-Hassan
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They are your amendments.

Liz Jarvis Portrait Liz Jarvis
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I am sorry; I do not know about that.

Our amendments would also promote transparency and accountability by giving those with skin in the game a direct role in deciding how fines are used to address public health priorities in their area. They would strengthen the Bill’s public health focus while retaining the integrity of its enforcement mechanisms.

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