Written questions

Innovation and Technology: Obesity

2026-07-01 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · 15321 · Official question

Esther McVey

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what funding has been allocated within the Obesity Pathway Innovation Programme to assess the outcomes of that programme.

Answer

The Obesity Pathway Innovation Programme includes evaluation activity to assess programme outcomes, funded from within the programme's budget. The programme's 12 funded projects will generate real-world evidence on innovative approaches to obesity care, s...