Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 8736

Soft Drinks: Taxation

Tabled: 11 October 2024

Answered: 21 October 2024

Question

Rebecca Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the impact of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy on children's (a) oral health and (b) associated dental care.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock

No specific assessment has been made. Sugar consumption is the main risk factor for tooth decay. Reducing consumption of foods and drinks that contain sugar, alongside adequate exposure to fluoride, including daily toothbrushing with fluoride toothpaste, ...

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