Written question asked by John Glen (Conservative) on Friday, 19 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 June 2026 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Friday, 26 June 2026. A substantive answer was provided by Sharon Hodgson (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 July 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Energy Drinks: Children
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has had discussions with the Secretary of State for Business and Trade on the proposals to ban the sale of energy drinks to under-16s.
- Answer
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The Department of Health and Social Care regularly engages with other Government departments, including the Department for Business and Trade, on a range of policies. This includes policy on high-caffeine energy drinks and proposals relating to their sale to children.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 11397
- Session
- 2026-27
- Related items
- Transferred
- Yes
- Subjects
- Children Departmental coordination Sales Energy drinks
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- 2026-08-13 08:37:09 +0100
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