AQW 35500/11-15 Written question to the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety whether the consultation on a bill containing provisions aimed at restricting the sale of products that contain nicotine will also consider restricting how electronic cigarettes can be used.

Asked by Claire Sugden MLA on 4 September 2014

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Tabled
4 September 2014
Answer due by
19 September 2014
Answered
17 September 201413 days after tabling
Department
Department of Health
Priority question
No

Answer

The draft Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill was issued for a twelve-week consultation on 1 September 2014.

Provisions relating to electronic cigarettes in the draft Bill are restricted to the age of sale for these products, therefore, respondents have been asked to comment on this issue only. Views have not been sought on restricting the use of electronic cigarettes in indoor spaces.

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