Written questions

Obesity: Gosport

Commons · Question 7736 · Tabled 8 Oct 2024 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 14 Oct 2024

Question

Asked by Dame Caroline Dinenage

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help reduce obesity rates amongst (a) adults and (b) children in Gosport constituency.

Answer

Answered by Andrew Gwynne, 14 Oct 2024

The Government recognises that prevention will always be better, and cheaper, than a cure. The prevention of ill health is a clear mission for the Government and the cornerstone of this is supporting children to live healthier lives. We face a childhood o...