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The NHS is to impose its own "sugar tax" in hospitals and health centres in England to help tackle the growing problem of obesity, its head has said.
Chief executive Simon Stevens told the Guardian newspaper he was proposing a 20% tax on all sugary drinks and foods in NHS cafes to be introduced by 2020.
He said the NHS's 1.3 million staff had a "responsibility" to lead by example, and urged MPs to take similar action.
David Cameron has said he would not rule out a national sugar tax.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-35340752
Chief executive Simon Stevens told the Guardian newspaper he was proposing a 20% tax on all sugary drinks and foods in NHS cafes to be introduced by 2020.
He said the NHS's 1.3 million staff had a "responsibility" to lead by example, and urged MPs to take similar action.
David Cameron has said he would not rule out a national sugar tax.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-35340752
