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Armed Forces: Food

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 8 May 2025UIN 48995

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the consultation entitled Strengthening the Soft Drinks Industry Levy, published on 28 April 2025, whether his Department would be exempt from any potential changes to the Soft Drinks Industry L

Answered by Maria Eagle

Operational Ration Packs contain flavoured drink powders and fortified flavoured drink powders. The Soft Drinks Industry Levy does not apply to drinks sold as a powder and these drinks will continue to be exempt from the levy.

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