Written question asked by Andrew Gwynne (Labour) on Wednesday, 23 March 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 April 2016. It was answered by David Gauke (Conservative) on Thursday, 14 April 2016 on behalf of the Treasury.

Sugar: Taxation

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, for what reason exemptions were granted from the sugar levy for 100 per cent fruit juice and milk; and if he will publish the evidence on which that decision was taken.

Answer

Pure fruit juices and milk-based drinks have other health benefits and we do not want to discourage their consumption.

Pure fruit juices are part of the 5-a-day message and have intrinsic nutrients such as containing certain vitamins.

Milk and milk-products are a good source of protein and calcium, which have health benefits such as aiding bone formation. The government wants to encourage the consumption of milk to help children consume the required amounts of these nutrients.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 32329
Session: 2015-16
Subjects: Exemptions Milk Taxation Sugar Fruit juices Soft drinks
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Sugar: Taxation

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