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PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Soft Drinks: Taxation (6 December 2016)

Question Asked

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the Government plans to use the revenue raised from the soft drinks industry levy to fund oral health improvement programmes for children.

Asked by:
Judith Cummins (Labour)

Answer

The Treasury is working closely with other Departments to deliver the objectives of the levy, including programmes to reduce obesity and encourage physical activity and balanced diets.


Answered by:
Jane Ellison (Conservative)
14 December 2016

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