Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 (Age Verification Defence to Underage Sales) (England and Wales) Regulations 2026 Work package

A work package focussed on the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 (Age Verification Defence to Underage Sales) (England and Wales) Regulations 2026, made available on 14 September 2026, subject to the Draft affirmative procedure.

There are 4 business items actualising 4 steps.

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Business items which have happened

14 September 2026
1. Instrument created
  
  Read at www.legislation.gov.uk | Business item details
2. Laid before the House of Commons (House of Commons)
  
  Read at commonsbusiness.parliament.uk | Business item details
3. Laid before the House of Lords (House of Lords)
  
  Read at lordsbusiness.parliament.uk | Business item details
4. Motion to approve the instrument tabled by the Government (House of Commons)
  
  Read at commonsbusiness.parliament.uk | Business item details

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