Spring Budget 2017 – Soft Drinks Industry Levy and School Sport

09/03/17

The Chancellor confirmed that the Government will fund the Department for Education (DfE) with the full £1billion committed under the Soft Drink Industry Levy (SDIL) to fund school sport and healthy eating, despite falling projected revenue from the levy as a result of product reformulation.

CEO of afPE, Sue Wilkinson MBE, FRSA said:

“We are delighted at the further commitment of funding to ensure all children and young people will have access to high quality Physical Education, School Sport and Physical Activity. A continued holistic approach to promote physical health and emotional well being,  is something that we must celebrate and embrace. The Association looks forward to working with the Government, national partners and members to make a real difference to the lives of young people.”

To view a copy of the Spring Budget 2017 please click HERE, the levy rate can be found under 4.8 ‘Other indirect taxes’ paragraph 2.