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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Obesity

Tuesday 13 April 2021 · 2 questions

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Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • James Daly asked the Minister about steps being taken to tackle obesity among adults and children.
  • The Minister responded that helping people achieve and maintain a healthy weight is crucial for improving public health.
  • The Minister agreed that local authorities should invest in community venues to provide public health services and encourage young people to participate in sports.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 James Daly
NHS Environment
Context

The question addresses the government's approach to tackling obesity in both adults and children, highlighting the importance of a comprehensive strategy.

Question

What steps he is taking to tackle obesity among (a) adults and (b) children. Helping people to achieve and maintain a healthy weight is one of the most important things we can do to improve our nation's health.

Answer from Jo Churchill

Helping people to achieve and maintain a healthy weight is one of the most important things we can do to improve our nation's health. That is why we published our healthy weight strategy last summer. We are taking forward actions from previous chapters of the childhood obesity plan, as well as further measures to get the nation fit and healthy, protect against covid-19 and protect the NHS.

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Not addressed: Specific steps for tackling obesity among adults were not detailed

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Q2 James Daly
NHS Culture, Media & Sport
Context

The question highlights the potential of local venues like Gigg Lane to serve as hubs for various community health initiatives, aiming to provide an inspirational setting for young people.

Question

Does my hon. Friend agree that local authorities, working with partner agencies, should invest in iconic community venues such as Gigg Lane in my constituency to house a wide range of public health services and provide inspirational settings for young people to take part in sport, no matter what their background or personal circumstances?

Answer from Jo Churchill

I agree wholeheartedly that we should encourage all children to make sure that they can take part in sports and enjoy the outdoors. Regular physical exercise is important for the health and wellbeing of young people, and the local community has an important role to play in developing facilities. That is why the Government launched a £150 million community ownership fund, to ensure that communities across the UK can benefit from the local facilities and amenities that are most important to them. That includes community-owned sports clubs and sporting and leisure facilities that are at risk of being lost without community intervention.

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