Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 89539

Energy Drinks: Young People

Tabled: 11 November 2025

Answered: 25 November 2025

Question

Dr Caroline Johnson

Conservative — Sleaford and North Hykeham

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of high caffeine drinks on (a) 14-16 year olds, (b) 16-18 year olds and (c) 18-24 year olds.

Answer

Ashley Dalton

On 3 September 2025, the Department published a consultation on banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children under 16 years old in England, an important step towards fulfilling a Plan for Change commitment.In the consultation and accompanyi...

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