Written questions

Obesity: Children

Commons · Question 36942 · Tabled 10 Mar 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 17 Mar 2025

Question

Asked by Jas Athwal

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help reduce obesity rates amongst children under the age of 16 in East London.

Answer

Answered by Ashley Dalton, 17 Mar 2025

The prevention of ill health is a clear priority for the Government, and the cornerstone of this is supporting children to live healthier lives. We face a childhood obesity crisis, and the Government will take action to tackle the root causes of obesity h...