Asked by: Baroness Masham of Ilton (Crossbench - Life peer)
Question to the HM Treasury:
To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact the 2019–20 winter flu season on the UK economy.
Answered by Lord Agnew of Oulton
HM Treasury, as part of its normal activities, carefully monitors the UK economy, and any risks to it, and remains ready to respond to challenges. Any assessment of economic impacts would form part of a wider central government approach to prepare for adverse events, including the flu season.
Asked by: Baroness Masham of Ilton (Crossbench - Life peer)
Question to the HM Treasury:
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the associated health benefits of some sweetened fruit juices, and of the impact of the sugar levy on sweetened fruit juices with such associated health benefits.
Answered by Lord O'Neill of Gatley
The new soft drinks industry levy does not target pure fruit juices where no sugar is added. Fruit juices are part of the 5-a-day message as they have intrinsic nutrients and other health benefits.
Juice drinks with added sugar are in the scope of the levy because they can be reformulated and/or sweetened with less caloric sweeteners providing the same vitamins and health benefits without the added sugar.
Asked by: Baroness Masham of Ilton (Crossbench - Life peer)
Question to the HM Treasury:
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether HM Treasury is working with the Department of Health on the implementation of the sugar levy, and if so, how.
Answered by Lord O'Neill of Gatley
There are ongoing discussions between HM Treasury and the Department of Health on the implementation of the soft drinks industry levy.