FOI Request - Underage Vapes

Request 101003526540

I would like to receive information on the following questions for your local authority area, spanning the past 5 years in total up to the latest available data.

1.  How many reports has your local authority received concerning underage vape sales?

2.  How many confirmed cases of businesses unlawfully selling vaping products to underage persons have been identified, either through test purchasing or other means?

3.  How many warnings have been issued to businesses caught selling vaping products to underage persons?

4.  How many license reviews, fines or penalties have been issued to businesses caught selling vaping products to underage persons?

5.  What is the total value of fines or penalties issued (GBP), to businesses caught selling vaping products to underage persons?

If available for each of the above data points, please provide data specifying the business premises category unlawfully selling vapes to underage persons. Specifically:
• Convenience shop
• Physical vape shop
• Fuel garages/forecourts
• Market stalls
• Online marketplaces (e.g ebay)
• Social media channels
• Online vaping retailer

Please present this data annually for each of the below periods:

1st January 2023 > 31st Dec 2023
1st January 2022 > 31st Dec 2022
1st January 2021 > 31st Dec 2021
1st January 2020 > 31st Dec 2020
1st January 2019 > 31st Dec 2019

Response 08-04-2024

Please find the information requested here.