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lettie · 21-11-2004, 09:41

I have to agree with AB here. While everybody is asserting their right to fresh air there are other environmental pollutants to consider. The cost of obesity and alcohol related incidents and illnesses to the NHS is also great. Medical journals are currently focusing on obesity as it is one of the biggest killers bar smoking. I wonder how much tax from a Big Mac goes to the NHS. Maybe the government would be better taking VAT off the things that are essential ie clothing, feminine hygiene products (tampons etc.) and fresh food and upping the VAT on convenience food, fast food, cakes, biscuits, fizzy pop etc. The one thing I noticed in New Zealand was that all convenience and high fat foods are way more expensive than the fresh meat, fish, fruit and veg. It cost approximately £6.50 for a cake in their supermarkets that we would pay £3 for over here.

21-11-2004, 09:41	#16
lettie Filthy / Gorgeous Bejeweled Blitz Champion! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Xanadu Posts: 4,005 Blog Entries: 337 Liked: 67 times Rep Power: 88670	Re: What Are They Going To Ban Next???? I have to agree with AB here. While everybody is asserting their right to fresh air there are other environmental pollutants to consider. The cost of obesity and alcohol related incidents and illnesses to the NHS is also great. Medical journals are currently focusing on obesity as it is one of the biggest killers bar smoking. I wonder how much tax from a Big Mac goes to the NHS. Maybe the government would be better taking VAT off the things that are essential ie clothing, feminine hygiene products (tampons etc.) and fresh food and upping the VAT on convenience food, fast food, cakes, biscuits, fizzy pop etc. The one thing I noticed in New Zealand was that all convenience and high fat foods are way more expensive than the fresh meat, fish, fruit and veg. It cost approximately £6.50 for a cake in their supermarkets that we would pay £3 for over here. __________________ Never put off until tomorrow what you can avoid altogether. The views expressed here are my own and not necessarily those of my family, friends, employer, this site, my neighbours, hairdresser, dentist, GP, next door's dog or anyone else who knows me..