Written question asked by Ashok Kumar (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 June 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 July 2000. It was answered by Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) on Monday, 3 July 2000 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what role health action zones will play in addressing the decline in children's activity levels and the increase in the number of overweight children; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Dr. Kumar: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what role health action zones will play in addressing the decline in children's activity levels and the increase in the number of overweight children; and if he will make a statement. [128385] Mr. Hutton: All health action zones are working towards the key aims of reducing health inequalities and modernising services in the most deprived parts of England. HAZ programmes include a number of projects that focus on exercise and diet for children.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 128385; 353 c29W
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Children Disadvantaged Health Health education Nutrition Obesity Exercise Health action zones
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