Member

There is much about public health that is good in terms of promoting healthier lifestyles. Some of the local charities that I support in promoting healthier nutrition or better mental health often work in partnership with local public health officials. However, there is sometimes an element in public health that they know best what is good for others and so there is no need to ask certain demographics. They say, “We know what we will hear from them, but they are wrong”. I remember having that experience as a Minister. I hope that the consultation will be the former—the good public health—not the latter.