Skip to main content

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

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

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
Energy Drinks: Children
Wednesday, 8 July 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Children Departmental coordination Sales Energy drinks
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk