Electronic cigarettes give people their nicotine fix without exposing them to the toxic chemicals in tobacco, the National MP said.
"You know how cool this is? Want me to show you?," Mr Henare asked Ministry of Health officials appearing before the select committee this morning
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"We have to ensure they're safer than cigarettes. They probably are, most things are."
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There were other similar products such as Swedish suns -- small tobacco pouches absorbed by being placed under the tongue, Mr Baker said.
However, Mr Henare was defiant.
"I don't want to suck on a tea bag, I want to put this (e-cigarette) in my mouth.
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