2. Business Statement and Announcement

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 2:35 pm on 4 October 2022.

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Photo of Lesley Griffiths Lesley Griffiths Labour 2:35, 4 October 2022

Thank you. As you referred to, the First Minister gave a very detailed answer to Natasha Asghar around e-cigarette use. And you're quite right in highlighting the concerns we have, particularly with young people using those e-cigarettes. I think the First Minister did reference our new tobacco strategy, 'A Smoke-free Wales'; that was published back in July, so it's probably a bit soon for the Minister for Health and Social Services to bring forward a statement. I know she's aware of the recent evidence that the charity Action on Smoking and Health have brought forward, and that indicates e-cigarette use by young people in the UK is increasing. You mentioned 11 to 17; it's risen from 4 per cent in 2020 to 7 per cent in just two years, in relation to e-cigarettes.