Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 36942

Obesity: Children

Tabled: 10 March 2025
Answered: 17 March 2025

Question

Jas Athwal

LabourIlford South

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

Ashley Dalton
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...

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