According to the Times of London, Health lobbyists have decided that ice—creams are too much of a danger to children's health. MPs and health officials are planning a series of measures across the country that are already forcing Mr Whippy and his helpers into meltdown. Under an amendment to the Education and Inspection Bill to be put forward this week, local authorities will be given new powers to stop ice—cream vans from operating near school gates. ... Local authorities have in recent weeks banned ice—cream vans from using pay—and—display parking spaces and set up 'ice—cream—free' exclusion zones around busy shopping streets. Score one for the Nanny State! I'm not big on jingly ice cream vans myself, but then I'm not a kid. Kids seem to love them, with all their nasty sweet chocolaty stuff. (The Times solemnly notes that A large single ice cream cone contains about 139 calories and 6g of fat. A chocolate Flake adds about 100 calories and...(Read Full Post)