Written questions

Obesity: Children

Commons · Question 37956 · Tabled 12 Mar 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 21 Mar 2025

Question

Asked by Jas Athwal

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help prevent childhood obesity.

Answer

Answered by Ashley Dalton, 21 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 he...