Research by the group has found that the levels of sugar in fizzy drinks by the likes of Pepsi Co and Coca Cola Company differ dramatically between countries.
McGrath said: “LACA welcomes the public statement made by the Prime Minister regarding Universal Infant Free School Meals.
Published in The Sunday Times, the letter details that the scheme is vital to tackling the obesity crisis and forms part of a strategy that can make a difference to the health of future ge
The Prime Minister told Sky News: "We're very proud of what we've done with free school meals. It was an excellent reform carried out in the last parliament.
Malcolm Clark, coordinator of the Sustain Children’s Food Campaign, said: “It seems absurd that the government is prematurely ruling out a potent part of its arsenal for reducing excessive sugar co
A statement from the Department of Health says: “The Government has no plans to introduce a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages.
In the letter, Hodgson expresses concern that the scheme is to be cut in the forthcoming Autumn Spending Review as well as noting the benefits of free school meals to a child’s attainment and behav
Allen said: "Nottingham North Primary School heads are as anxious as I am about the proposal to scrap school dinners.
Recent media reports have cast doubt over the future of the scheme, despite the Conservatives pledging to continue supporting it in their 2015 election manifesto.
Speaking togther, ADASS, the Care and Support Alliance, the Care Provider Alliance and the NHS Confederation, said: “The quality, safety and sufficiency of social care services are fundamental to a