AQW 35500/11-15

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 04/09/2014
Answered On Date: 17/09/2014
Priority Written: No

Question:
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.

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.