Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to Dr Javed Khan's review into Smokefree 2030 policies, what steps he is taking to implement that report's recommendation to facilitate access to oral nicotine pouches.

Nicotine pouches are widely available in the United Kingdom. However, there is limited research and evidence into the harms of nicotine pouches and the ability to support attempts to stop smoking. The Department has requested the Committee on Toxicity of Food, Consumer Products and the Environment (COT) to review the evidence on the use of oral nicotine pouches and the assessment of risk to users. The COT has published a discussion paper and will publish a position statement once the review is complete.