Lib Dems say sugar tax must be extended having been an 'overwhelming success'

The video discusses the restoration of health grants to previous levels to empower local authorities in improving community health. It outlines measures to make the country healthier, including regulating energy drink sales to children and controlling fast food outlets near schools. The video also debates the sugar tax, highlighting its success in reducing sugar content without increasing prices. The speaker urges the audience to support evidence-based health policies to prevent negative impacts on public health, the economy, and the NHS.

What is the primary goal of restoring health grants to local authorities?

• To increase local taxes

• To improve community health

• To build more hospitals

• To reduce government spending

Which companies have voluntarily stopped selling energy drinks to children?

• Sainsbury's and Lidl

• Walmart and Target

• Amazon and eBay

• Tesco, Morrisons, and Asda

What power does the motion give to local authorities regarding fast food shops?

• To provide subsidies for fast food shops

• To promote fast food advertising

• To ensure no new shops are set up near schools

• To increase their taxes

What is the main argument for retaining the sugar tax policy?

• It has increased the price of sugary drinks

• It has reduced the amount of sugar in drinks

• It has improved the taste of sugary drinks

• It has decreased the availability of sugary drinks

What are the potential consequences of not addressing public health issues?

• Improved economic growth

• A healthier population

• An overwhelmed NHS and a flatlined economy

• Increased government revenue