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Proceeding contribution from Lord Darzi of Denham (Labour) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 17 October 2007. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Obesity.


Obesity

My Lords, I agree with the noble Lord in some of his suggestions on sports activities and the entertainment provided by the media, which preoccupies the whole household and not just children. It is an issue that I have no doubt we need to address in partnership with the media and other TV providers. There is some early evidence to suggest that some of them could, if they were structured in the right way, enhance playing and exercise activities. In other words, the media could spread good practice rather than just providing something to watch, which most of us have been concerned about as parents.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
695 c707-8 
Session
2006-07
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Children Advertising Health services Food Labelling Fats Planning Nutrition Obesity Sports Occupational health
Link
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