“My Lords, my warm congratulations go to all my noble friends who have made such brilliant maiden speeches today. We are very lucky to have them all with us. I want to use my few minutes today to thank the women who serve in our Armed Forces.”
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“…I wonder whether the sponsors of these amendments in this group actually support the intention of creating a smoke-free generation. The Government’s own modelling says that the Bill would virtually eliminate smoking in under-30s by 2050. These amendments would make this desirable objective far less likely.”
Tobacco and Vapes Bill · 2025-10-27 · Read on Hansard ↗
“My Lords, the Bill is a massively significant public health intervention that will save lives. I have heard the arguments today about personal freedoms, and I say this: anyone in my age group grew up in a cloud of toxic second-hand smoke in our homes, on public transport and in our workplaces, and many of us saw our pa…”
Tobacco and Vapes Bill · 2025-04-23 · Read on Hansard ↗
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