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Written question asked by Andrew Snowden (Conservative) on Wednesday, 3 September 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 September 2025. It was answered by Ashley Dalton (Labour) on Friday, 12 September 2025 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Soft Drinks: Lancashire

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of the consumption of high caffeine energy drinks on health services in Lancashire.

Answer

On 3 September 2025, the Government published its consultation on banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children under 16 years in England, an important step towards fulfilling our Plan for Change commitment to create the healthiest generation of children ever.

We estimate the proposals could reduce childhood obesity rates by the equivalent of 40,000 children and deliver health benefits worth £7.7 billion through improved health outcomes. In addition, we estimate the proposals could provide NHS savings of £127 million, social care savings of £84 million, and reduced premature mortality is expected to deliver an additional £1.2 billion of economic output.

The Department of Health and Social Care has not assessed the potential impact of the consumption of high-caffeine energy drinks on health services in Lancashire.

The consultation and accompanying impact assessment are available at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/banning-the-sale-of-high-caffeine-energy-drinks-to-children.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
74801
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Health services Lancashire Soft drinks Caffeine
Link
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