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MPs hear an unhealthy food tax may be needed

The Government's top medical advisor for England has confirmed to MPs that a tax on unhealthy foods could be one way to help people to improve their diet and reduce the growing problem of obesity. Other ideas could include plain packaging for some products - like crisps. Simon Jones reports.
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