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Chamber and committees

Question reference: S5W-26760

  • 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 cited in the 2018 UK Department of Health and Social Care report, Restricting Promotions of Food and Drink that is High in Fat, Sugar and 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

The UK Government’s consultation paper sets out its proposals for England.