Smoking ban in doubt after exclusion from Commons schedule General election 2024 The Guardian Tobacco and Vapes Bill Concerns Over "Big Puff" Vapes Ecigator The Tobacco and Vapes Bill is now law. It includes powers to introduce a retail licensing scheme for tobacco and vapes. The scheme itself will need further regulations. One to watch. Department Our Tobacco and Vapes Bill will protect the public, NHS and economy from the harms of smoking. We plan to: ban smoking outside schools, children's playgrounds and hospitals TOBACCO & VAPES BILL Tobacco and Vapes Bill ASH Scotland