taxman Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Apparently they make you fat, have nothing but empty calories and are contributing to obesity and the lardy state. "Leading medical bodies are calling for a 20p-per-litre levy on soft drinks to be included in this year's Budget. More than 60 organisations, including the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, are backing the recommendation by food and farming charity Sustain. They say it would raise £1bn a year in duty to fund free fruit and meals in schools to improve children's health." Is this a brilliant idea that will raise money for much needed health education and nutritious school meals or is it the curmudgeonly, miserable busy bodies sticking their noses in where they aren't wanted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leah-Lacie Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Coca Cola is already over 2 quid a bottle int Co Op Its expensive enough, if people are not put off already by the increase from less than £1 for 2 litres to over £2 for the same bottle over the last few years, I doubt a bit extra would bother them. Posted from Sheffieldforum.co.uk App for Android Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halibut Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I think it's a good idea. If it discourages people from drinking this muck and raises a few quid, fair enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andygardener Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 From the linked article - Over the past 10 years, the consumption of soft drinks containing added sugar has fallen by 9% while the incidence of obesity has increased by 15%. Which would seem to suggest this is not the first place to start in tackling the increased incidence of fatties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxmaximus Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Apparently they make you fat, have nothing but empty calories and are contributing to obesity and the lardy state. "Leading medical bodies are calling for a 20p-per-litre levy on soft drinks to be included in this year's Budget. More than 60 organisations, including the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, are backing the recommendation by food and farming charity Sustain. They say it would raise £1bn a year in duty to fund free fruit and meals in schools to improve children's health." Is this a brilliant idea that will raise money for much needed health education and nutritious school meals or is it the curmudgeonly, miserable busy bodies sticking their noses in where they aren't wanted? There's already VAT on soft drinks. Food and drink for human consumption is, in general, zero-rated but many items are standard-rated, including alcoholic drinks, confectionery, crisps and savoury snacks, hot food, sports drinks, supplies of food made in the course of catering including hot takeaways, ice cream, soft drinks and mineral water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingray-man Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Apparently they make you fat, have nothing but empty calories and are contributing to obesity and the lardy state. "Leading medical bodies are calling for a 20p-per-litre levy on soft drinks to be included in this year's Budget. More than 60 organisations, including the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, are backing the recommendation by food and farming charity Sustain. They say it would raise £1bn a year in duty to fund free fruit and meals in schools to improve children's health." Is this a brilliant idea that will raise money for much needed health education and nutritious school meals or is it the curmudgeonly, miserable busy bodies sticking their noses in where they aren't wanted? I think that's. good idea, as long as they bother putting they extra money into free fruit for schools etc .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xt500 Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 food and drink is already taxed like everything else so why should soft drinks be any different? What next a meter on air that we breath,of course all proceeds to go to schools and im sure some would be on here saying its a great idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansheff Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 So that means these drinks will go up in pubs too, the price of these drinks is too high as it is, it is only carbonated water. But give the Govt an excuse to put the price up on the assumption that it is not good for you and they will probably jump at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harestone Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I think it's a good idea. If it discourages people from drinking this muck and raises a few quid, fair enough. Hear hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EASTWOOD141 Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I think it's a good idea. If it discourages people from drinking this muck and raises a few quid, fair enough. Why is it muck, just because you don't drink it, and that's why you are in agreement about putting tax on it. Joker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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