A draft statutory instrument relating to the proposed ban on single-use vapes was laid before the House of Commons on November 13 and eventually approved.

Mary Creagh MP put the question to the House.

The debate was overseen by Bradford South MP, Judith Cummins, in her capacity as deputy speaker of the House.

The statutory instrument relates to vape legislation originally introduced by the previous Conservative government.

Ms Creagh said during the debate: "Every person in this country has the right to walk down their street without stumbling on a single-use vape that has been tossed on to the pavement."

Speaking after the discussion, Ms Cummins said: "It is vital that we take the important steps to protect our children and young people, and prevent unnecessary waste on our streets, and prevent the leakage of harmful materials into our environment and our neighbourhoods."

The full debate that took place can be read via Hansard at https://hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2024-11-13/debates/CABFF1BC-018C-4D72-AE6C-D557B598704D/EnvironmentalProtection