Clause 24 - Fixed penalty notices

Part of Tobacco and Vapes Bill – in a Public Bill Committee at 3:15 pm on 9 May 2024.

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Photo of Mary Glindon Mary Glindon Opposition Whip (Commons) 3:15, 9 May 2024

Is not the whole point of having fines that they act as a deterrent? We do not want lots of people just paying £100 because it is manageable. The thought that they may have to find £200 on the spot could be more of a deterrent. The reason we have these fines in the first place is that they act as deterrents, is it not?