A report has suggested that the government should introduce a tax on sugary food and drink of around 10-20%. Which of the following comes closer to your view on this?

A report has suggested that the government should introduce a tax on sugary food and drink of around 10‑20%. Which of the following comes closer to your view on this? Published on 25 October 2015 → Survey conducted on 25 October 2015 on 21054 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

It's nanny state interference by the government - people should be free to make their own choices without government interference

44%

It's exactly the kind of thing the government should be doing – taking action to improve public health in simple and effective ways

36%

Neither

12%

Don't know

It's nanny state interference by the government - people should be free to make their own choices without government interference

44%

It's exactly the kind of thing the government should be doing – taking action to improve public health in simple and effective ways

36%

Neither

12%

Don't know

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