Youth council writes to local MP to urge for action on vaping

At their recent annual conference, the Youth Council attendees wrote letters to local Alberto Costa, minister for South Leicestershire, highlighting the issue of vapes being targeted at young children.

Alberto has written back, acknowledging the letters and saying the government is planning to enforce stricter controls on vape sales.

In his letter, Alberto said, "I am pleased to inform you that both the prime minister and the government have listened to the points you outlined in your letters and are acting upon your concerns to crack down on the marketing of vaping products aimed at young people.

"To this end, the government will soon be closing a loophole that allows shops to offer free samples of vapes to children, and they will also soon be introducing tougher fines for shops that illegally sell vapes to children.