Childhood Obesity Strategy: Chapter 2

Part of Leaving the Eu: Airbus Risk Assessment – in the House of Commons at 4:26 pm on 25 June 2018.

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Photo of Diana R. Johnson Diana R. Johnson Labour, Kingston upon Hull North 4:26, 25 June 2018

The Minister’s Conservative Government introduced a tax on sugary drinks, which worked because, as we know, manufacturers have reformulated their drinks. Why does he not accept that the voluntary approach to high-sugar food is not working? Why does he not introduce regulation to cut sugar in the high-sugar foods marketed at families?