Over the last few months since the vaping consultation which led to the proposed ban on disposables, we have tried to engage with the government on numerous occasions to present our perspectives. Instead, it is clear that the government feels we are trying to derail or slowdown their plans, which could not be further from the truth.
You really could not make this up – the committee does not include any MPs who opposed the second reading of the bill, nor has it invited anyone from the industry or vapers themselves to give evidence on the Tobacco and Vapes bill – our office has tried to make contact on a number of occasions so I could represent the industry’s interests, but to no avail.
Not only does this risk the bill not facing proper scrutiny prior to its third reading, but it is fundamentally undemocratic, with the people this bill will impact the most not being able to provide evidence on how the bill can be improved.
John Dunne, President , UKVIA (UK Vaping Industry Association)
Tobacco and Vapes bill committee “undemocratic” according to the UKVIA
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