LETTER: No need for a sugar tax
RECENT government figures show a slight increase in the rate of childhood obesity at a national level.
However, the figures also show that in the South West region, childhood obesity rates are actually falling.
Falling childhood obesity rates in the South West region show families are already making healthier lifestyle choices.
No need for any more bans or restrictions on our favourite food and soft drinks.
No need for any more unwelcome ‘nanny state’ interventions.
BROOK WHELAN
Chief executive, People against Sugar Tax
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