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Written question asked by John Glen (Conservative) on Wednesday, 1 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 July 2026 (named day). It was answered by Kate Dearden (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.


Energy Drinks: Children

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, pursuant to the answer to question 11397, what representations his Department made to the Department for Health and Social Care on the vending machine industry and the proposed ban on the sale of energy drinks to under-16s.

Answer

The Department for Business and Trade engaged with the Department of Health and Social Care during the development of proposals relating to the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s. As is standard practice, Ministers and officials work closely with counterparts across Government to help inform policy development, including consideration of impacts.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
14817
Session
2026-27
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Subjects
Children Departmental coordination Sales Vending machines Energy drinks
Link
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