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Written question asked by Esther McVey (Conservative) on Thursday, 2 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 July 2026. It was answered by Kanishka Narayan (Labour) on Monday, 13 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.


Innovation and Technology: Obesity

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what funding has been allocated within the Obesity Pathway Innovation Programme to assess the outcomes of that programme.

Answer

The Obesity Pathway Innovation Programme includes evaluation activity to assess programme outcomes, funded from within the programme's budget. The programme's 12 funded projects will generate real-world evidence on innovative approaches to obesity care, supported by a national evaluation and Community of Practice to share learning across the NHS. The findings will help inform future obesity services and commissioning decisions.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
15321
Session
2026-27
Related items
Innovation and Technology: Obesity
Monday, 20 July 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Finance Innovation Medical treatments Technology Obesity
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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