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Baroness Manzoor (Con)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 18 March 2025

Debate

Soft Drinks Industry Levy

Contribution

My Lords, the Minister will know that sugar has been substituted with glycerol in slushy drinks—these are iced drinks that are particularly for children. This is having an adverse health impact, particularly on young children. According to recent press announcements, a number have been admitted to hospital. Can the Minister say what the Government are doing to educate parents and to address this issue?

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