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This petition was submitted during the 2010-2015 parliament

Rejected petition A Tax on Obesity

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Any obese person needing to use the NHS for an obesity related illness must pay part of the cost of the care. Dependent on their income the amount it costs. No charge for care of children though.

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See petition "NHS Rules for eligability for free healthcare".

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