Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to his Department's policy paper, entitled Soft Drinks Industry Levy, published on 5 December 2016, what the alternative levy free options are for people with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes affected by the proposed soft drinks industry levy.

There will continue to be levy free alternatives available, such as fruit juice and glucose tablets. The Government has also exempted Foods for Specific Groups from the levy, which ensures that certain foods for medicinal purposes will remain levy free.