Written question asked by Lord Dykes (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Darzi of Denham (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 July 2009.
Food: Supermarkets
- Question
- To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have assessed progress in encouraging supermarkets to position unhealthy food and confectionery away from the checkout and in less prominent areas.
- Answer
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The Government have made no formal assessment of changes supermarkets have made. However, the department continues to work in partnership with retailers to support consumers to make healthier food choices, as set out in Healthy Weight, Healthy Lives: A Cross-Government Strategy for England. A copy has already been placed in the Library.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 4736; 712 c328WA
- Session
- 2008-09
- Subjects
- Confectionery Food Marketing Supermarkets
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