ASH Scotland welcomes Tobacco and Vapes Bill clearing last hurdle at Westminster

ASH Scotland is welcoming the news that the UK Government’s Tobacco and Vapes Bill cleared its final hurdle in the Westminster parliamentary process, with Royal Assent anticipated to be given as early the week beginning 27 April 2026.

The Scottish Government’s associated Legislative Consent Motion (LCM) for the Bill was passed on 24 March 2026, before the last Scottish Parliament term ended ahead of the upcoming election.

Sheila Duffy, Chief Executive of health charity, ASH Scotland, said: “With tobacco continuing to be the biggest preventable killer of people in Scotland, causing nearly 9,000 deaths each year, we are delighted that strong measures in the Tobacco and Vapes Bill will soon become reality as they can be truly transformative and must be implemented without delay.

“Everyone should have the right to breathe clean air, and this landmark Bill is a significant step towards eradicating the damage being inflicted by profit-centred multi-national corporations on people’s lives, especially in our poorest communities, and tackling the advertising and promotions of addictive, heath harming recreational nicotine products such as vapes and nicotine pouches.”