Professor Des Cox:

The Deputy's point about transition also relates to a concern of ours. We do not feel there is a sufficient body of evidence to show people can successfully transition from e-cigarettes to nothing, whereas there is evidence for NRT and other safe, effective products that have been shown to help people to quit tobacco. I wholeheartedly agree with Dr. McAvoy's point about dual use. It is a big concern of ours. Tobacco smoking at any level is unacceptable for people's health. There is a public health risk. People who dual-use are at risk of developing more problems in the form of cardiovascular and pulmonary disease down the track.