Reduce 'Healthy' product prices instead of raise prices for 'Unhealthy' products

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

Instead of increasing the prices of more 'Unhealthy' products, reducing the prices of 'Healthy' products will be more beneficial as seeing lower prices for food will help those wanting to lose weight actually afford it, Raising the price of 'Unhealthy' products i.e cocacola, chocolate, what's next?

If the government really want to reduce underage obesity whilst also help poor families, reducing the prices for healthier products will in fact encourage more people to buy those products; raising the prices for products that are 'Unhealthy' only makes it more difficult for people to treat themselves. Parents have taken to social media on the difficulty, some meals consist of tinned beans and chicken nuggets it's definitely not democratic to force our lifestyle to this "Ideal citizen" image.

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

We're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do. The Government can't make manufacturers and retailers lower their prices.

If you're concerned about tax changes that cause some foods and drinks to be more expensive, you could start a new petition asking the Government to change those taxes.

Alternatively, you may wish to sign this petition instead:

Reconsider the Sugar Tax

Timeline

15 Apr 2018	Petition opened for signatures
19 Apr 2018	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10

Status Rejected

Rejected 19 Apr 2018

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