Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Greaves (Liberal Democrat). It was answered by Lord Warner (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 December 2006.

Children: Obesity

Question: What is their response to the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence guidelines on obesity in children.

Answer: My Lords, we welcome the NICE guidance and its focus on prevention as well as treatment. The recommendations in the guidance are wide-ranging for the NHS, other government departments and agencies, health professionals, local authorities, schools, early-years settings and industry, all of which must work in partnership. Adherenceto the guidance will be considered as part of the annual health check carried out by the Healthcare Commission, and the guidance will assist achievement of our PSA target to halt the year-on-year rise in obesity among children under the age of 11 by 2010.

Secondary information

Type: Oral question
Reference: 687 c1893
Session: 2006-07
Oral question type: Lead
Procedure: Topical questions (HL)
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Children Obesity National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Link: View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk