Written question asked by Philip Davies (Conservative) on Wednesday, 9 September 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 11 September 2020. It was answered by Jo Churchill (Conservative) on Thursday, 1 October 2020 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Obesity: Shops
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the accuracy of the Association of Convenience Stores' estimate that refitting convenience stores under the proposals to restrict promotions by prominent location, as proposed in the Tackling Obesity: empowering adults and children to live healthier lives strategy, will cost the sector of up to £483 million.
- Answer
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A full public consultation and impact assessment has been carried out for the proposal to restrict the promotion of foods high in fat, salt and sugar in stores. This includes an assessment of the impact on small businesses. The Government’s response to the consultation and the impact assessment will be published shortly.
The Department of Health and Social Care and the Department for Food and Rural Affairs recently met with representatives from the food and drink industry to discuss measures set out in “Tackling Obesity: empowering adults and children to live healthier lives”.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 87523
- Session
- 2019-21
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Costs Obesity Repairs and maintenance Shops
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- 2020-10-01 18:10:02 +0100
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