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Hazel Poa responds to clarifications sought by Xie Yao Quan

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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.

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