Question reference: S5W-26759
- Asked by: Angela Constance, MSP for Almond Valley, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 18 December 2019
-
Current status: Answered by Joe FitzPatrick on 8 January 2020
Question
To ask the Scottish Government how the evidence as cited in its 2019 report, Consultation analysis of the Reducing Health Harms of Foods high in Fat, Sugar or Salt, specifically shows that restricting or banning (a) multi-buys, including meal deals, buy one get one free and three for two offers, (b) free products or free samples, (c) the sale of unlimited amounts for a fixed charge, such as unlimited refills, (d) upselling, (e) physical or electronic coupons, (f) purchase rewards, such as toys, vouchers, loyalty card points, reduced price for another product or competition entry, (g) checkout, end-of-aisle, front of store or island/bin displays and (h) the promotion of value, will result in healthier diets.
Answer
No evidence is cited in the report that analyses the consultation responses. The consultation paper Reducing Health Harms of Foods High in Fat, Sugar or Salt , published in October 2018, includes details of evidence for the proposals contained within it. The consultation paper is available at https://www.gov.scot/publications/reducing-health-harms-foods-high-fat-sugar-salt/