Written question asked by Gavin Robinson (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 22 March 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 April 2016 (named day). It was answered by David Gauke (Conservative) on Monday, 11 April 2016 on behalf of the Treasury.

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Sugar: Taxation

Question

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, with response to his contribution of 16 March 2016, Official Report, column 963-64, whether the proposed exemption from the sugar levy for fruit juices will apply to (a) fruit juices with added sugar and (b) fruit juices with natural sugars only.

Answer

The levy applies to drinks with added sugar, excluding milk-based drinks.

Therefore, the levy will apply to fruit juices with added sugar, but not to fruit juices containing only naturally occurring sugar.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

32180

Session

2015-16

Subjects

Taxation Sugar Fruit juices Soft drinks

Link

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