Obesity
Lords · Question HL16007 · Tabled 25 Mar 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 1 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by Lord McColl of Dulwich
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of (1) the extent to which obesity levels in England can be reduced, and (2) whether any such reduction can be driven by government action; and what steps they are taking to reduce levels of o
Answer
Answered by Baroness Merron, 1 Apr 2026
The Government is committed to tackling the obesity crisis, easing the strain on our National Health Service and raising the healthiest generation of children ever.As set out in the 10-Year Health Plan and published impact assessments, obesity can be redu...