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Originally Posted by Northern Monkey

I would only be for it IF - All proceeds from the tax go to subsidising healthy foods.However much is taxed on sugar should taken off healthy food.Then atleast this tax would actually have some positive effect.Just taxing for the sake of it won't help anyone except the governments pockets.

Very good point. Healthy foods and organic/green foods often come from small manufacturers and are therefore more expensive. Compensating such industries would perhaps encourage their growth.