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Sugary Drinks Tax

Proceeding contribution from Rupa Huq (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 30 November 2015. It occurred during Backbench debate and e-petition debate on Sugary Drinks Tax.

No, but alcopops and such things have always been popular with young people, because they look harmless, but some of them have a high alcohol content. We have a golden opportunity, because the Government are working on a childhood obesity strategy, and we must not waste that opportunity We must think long-term and heed the BDA chief’s words:

“Public health policy must be guided by evidence, not by personal prejudice or commercial interests.”

So happy Sugar Awareness Week, one and all. I will be interested to hear the summing-up speeches.

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
603 c31WH 
Session
2015-16
Chamber / Committee
Westminster Hall
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