Tesco says its stores will no longer stock sweets and chocolates at checkouts.

The move follows a survey in which two-thirds of parents told Tesco it would help them to make better nutritional choices for their children.

The Health Minister has already welcomed the decision. He says it will support an environment in which people can live and eat healthier.

However these shoppers in Dublin offered a 'pick and mix' of opinions:The new move will affect all branches in Ireland and the UK.

Confectionary has already been taken away from till poi

nts in larger branches - but today's announcement includes smaller outlets too.

Katie O'Donovan, from parenting website Mumsnet in England, welcomes the move: