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Written question asked by Neil Parish (Conservative) on Wednesday, 27 April 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 May 2016. It was answered by Damian Hinds (Conservative) on Monday, 9 May 2016 on behalf of the Treasury.


Fruit Juices: Sugar

Question

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what proportion of fruit juice a drink must contain to be considered a pure fruit juice for the purposes of the sugar levy.

Answer

The levy will apply to soft drinks with added sugar. This will include any fruit or vegetable juice drinks that contain added sugar. Pure fruit and vegetable juices, and other juice drinks that do not have added sugar will not be liable.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
35890
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Taxation Sugar Fruit juices
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk