Written question asked by Baroness Walmsley (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 29 July 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 August 2020. It was answered by Lord Bethell (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 August 2020 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Obesity

Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government which government departments will be accountable for the implementation of their strategy Tackling obesity: empowering adults and children to live healthier lives, published on 27 July.

Answer

We are committed to reducing obesity. The National Child Measurement Programme and Health Survey for England provide prevalence data which will be important in understanding the levels of obesity in England. Importantly, alongside reports such as the National Diet and Nutrition Survey which enables us to measure changes to the population’s diet, we will also be putting in place evaluation of our legislative action so we can understand its impact.

Government departments work very closely on reducing obesity and have shared responsibility in delivering these policies.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: HL7569
Session: 2019-21
Grouped for answer: Yes
Subjects: Obesity
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Obesity

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