Written questions

Energy Drinks

Lords · Question HL14797 · Tabled 23 Feb 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 4 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Baroness Walmsley

To ask His Majesty's Government what lessons they have learned from previous age-restricted sales legislation, to ensure local authorities are adequately resourced to support the monitoring and enforcement of any future energy drinks age-of-sale legislati

Answer

Answered by Baroness Merron, 4 Mar 2026

The Government continues to learn from the implementation of previous age-restricted sales legislation. We recognise the importance of clear guidance, proportionate enforcement arrangements, and ensuring legislation is responsive to evidence, development ...