European Parliament 22 March 2012, Written question E-003100/12 Anne Delvaux (PPE) to the Commission. Reduction in VAT on fruit and vegetables and tax on junk food

Question for written answer E-003100/12 to the Commission Anne Delvaux (PPE) (22 March 2012) Subject: Reduction in VAT on fruit and vegetables and tax on junk food There are growing calls at European level for measures to promote changes in our eating habits, to improve prevention. There are numerous proposals, including a tax on so-called junk food or reduced VAT on fruit and vegetables (159).