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Written question asked by Martyn Day (Scottish National Party) on Friday, 10 June 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 June 2022. It was answered by Maggie Throup (Conservative) on Monday, 20 June 2022 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Food: Advertising

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if his Department will undertake an assessment of the impact on the levelling up agenda of the Government's decision to postpone the ban on (a) multi-buy deals for foods that are high in sugar, salt and fat and (b) pre-watershed advertising of those foods.

Answer

We have announced a delay to the implementation of the volume price promotions restrictions and the introduction of further restrictions on advertising of high fat, salt or sugar products on TV and paid for advertising online. This approach will address the long-term challenge of obesity, while recognising the unprecedented global economic situation and ensuring the smooth and effective implementation of these restrictions.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
15739
Session
2022-23
Grouped for answer
Yes
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Advertising Food Nutrition Regulation
Link
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