Motion text
That this House recognises the growing problem of illegal drug-laced vapes, including those containing the dangerous synthetic cannabinoid Spice, being sold to children via social media platforms; notes with serious concern research conducted by the University of Bath which found that 16.6 percent of vapes confiscated in schools contained Spice; further notes evidence showing how easily such products can be advertised and purchased via social media platforms, causing significant harm to children and young people; believes that social media platforms have failed to adequately prevent illegal drug sales on their sites; and calls on Ofcom to urgently use its full enforcement powers under the Online Safety Act to ensure social media companies are held to account for facilitating illegal activity and for the harm being caused to children through their platforms.
Signatures (24)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Hobhouse, Wera
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
12 February 2026
Reynolds, Mr Joshua
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
23 February 2026
Roome, Ian
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
23 February 2026
Maguire, Helen
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
23 February 2026
Darling, Steve
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
23 February 2026
Chamberlain, Wendy
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
23 February 2026
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Dance, Adam
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
23 February 2026
Dyke, Sarah
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
23 February 2026
Jones, Clive
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
23 February 2026
Young, Claire
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
23 February 2026
Ramsay, Adrian
Green Party
Signed on
23 February 2026
Forster, Mr Will
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
23 February 2026
George, Andrew
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
23 February 2026
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
24 February 2026
Morgan, Helen
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
24 February 2026
Jarvis, Liz
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
25 February 2026
Dillon, Mr Lee
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
26 February 2026
van Mierlo, Freddie
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
2 March 2026
MacDonald, Mr Angus
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
2 March 2026
Swann, Robin
Ulster Unionist Party
Signed on
2 March 2026
Maskell, Rachael
Labour
Signed on
17 March 2026
Stone, Will
Labour
Signed on
23 March 2026
Babarinde, Josh
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
30 April 2026
These members had previously signed the motion, but have now withdrawn their support. The date shown is when the Member withdrew their signature from the motion.