Sugar Reduction In Soft Drinks (No. 2)

EDM number 1007 in 2012-13, proposed by Keith Vaz on 01/02/2013.
Categorised under the topics of Consumers, Food and Manufacturing industries.

That this House welcomes the report by the charity Sustain recommending the introduction of a 20 pence per litre levy on sugary drinks to be included in the next Budget, due to their contribution to increasing levels of obesity; notes that there are 60 organisations, including the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, backing the recommendations which would encourage consumers to make healthier choices; highlights the report's conclusion that voluntary agreements with industry are failing to provide any significant changes tothe nation's health; further notes that obesity is a leading factor in the development of Type 2 diabetes; and urges the Government to take immediate action by introducing legislation to limit the amount of sugar, salt and fat in our food and drink.

This motion has been signed by a total of 23 MPs.