Groups blast 'chocolate tax'

Craig Winning 1543 - 1543 • Published 19 Mar 2009 08:00 0 Comments

A local health group says introducing a "Chocolate Tax" wouldn"t provide a quick fix to obesity problems.

The Community Health in Partnership (CHIP) group, who are starting a new project called "Weight off Wisely" to tackle the obesity levels in Cumnock say more needs to be done to make healthier foods more accessible and cheaper for people on small budgets.

A potential "tax" on chocolate and sugary treats was vetoed at a national meeting of GPs last week.

And the CHIP project say that the Government need to look at new measures.

FOR MORE SEE THE CHRONICLE MARCH 18 EDITION

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This article appeared in Cumnock Chronicle 18 Mar 09

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