Hazel Poa responds to clarifications sought by Xie Yao Quan
In Parliament on Wednesday (Oct 5), NCMP Hazel Poa responded to clarifications sought by MP Xie Yao Quan on her suggestion of a tax on unhealthy food. He had asked for specifics and whether such a tax would adhere to the spirit of the White Paper on Healthier SG. Health Minister Ong Ye Kung then rose to explain why Singapore has chosen not to impose a sugar tax.
In Parliament on Wednesday (Oct 5), NCMP Hazel Poa responded to clarifications sought by MP Xie Yao Quan on her suggestion of a tax on unhealthy food. He had asked for specifics and whether such a tax would adhere to the spirit of the White Paper on Healthier SG. Health Minister Ong Ye Kung then rose to explain why Singapore has chosen not to impose a sugar tax.