Food tax would fund public health, say councils

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The Local Government Association is calling for a fifth of VAT raised on unhealthy foods to go back to councils to fund health and leisure facilities.

The organisation says councils do not have enough money to tackle the obesity crisis once other services, such as sexual health clinics, are paid for.

The government says councils are responsible for their own funding decisions.

And it insists progress has been made towards reducing childhood obesity.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-30856656
 
I don't like sweet things ! They could put £20 on Sticky toff cake as far as I am concerned 😉
 
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