Written question asked by Baroness Masham of Ilton (Crossbench) on Tuesday, 12 April 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 26 April 2016. It was answered by Lord O'Neill of Gatley (Conservative) on Tuesday, 26 April 2016 on behalf of the Treasury.
Fruit Juices
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the associated health benefits of some sweetened fruit juices, and of the impact of the sugar levy on sweetened fruit juices with such associated health benefits.
- Answer
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The new soft drinks industry levy does not target pure fruit juices where no sugar is added. Fruit juices are part of the 5-a-day message as they have intrinsic nutrients and other health benefits.
Juice drinks with added sugar are in the scope of the levy because they can be reformulated and/or sweetened with less caloric sweeteners providing the same vitamins and health benefits without the added sugar.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL7555
- Session
- 2015-16
- Subjects
- Taxation Sugar Fruit juices
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