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Jamie Oliver calls for Sugar Tax on Soft Drinks

Graham Watson

20th October 2015

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This is an interesting clip: Evan Davis interviewing Jamie Oliver about the possible introduction of a Sugar Tax. Jamie - who looks less boyish these days - addressed the Commons Health Select Committee. And who'd have though that he would use the word 'hypothecated' - and what does it mean? That's for you to look up...

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Graham Watson

Graham Watson has taught Economics for over twenty years. He contributes to Tutor2U, reads voraciously and is interested in all aspects of Teaching and Learning.

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