Commons Sense

House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Health Update

16 May 2022 · Department of Health and Social Care

Proposed by Maggie Throup Con Erewash

NHS

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Government is delaying the implementation of volume price promotion restrictions and advertising restrictions for high fat, sugar or salt products by 12 months.
  • The delay allows the Government to review the impact on cost of living due to global economic conditions.
  • Advertising regulations will now be implemented in January 2024, with secondary legislation amending both volume price and advertising restrictions.

Issue summary

The Government is delaying the implementation of volume price promotion restrictions and advertising restrictions for high fat, sugar or salt (HFSS) products by 12 months.

Action requested

The delay allows the Government to review the impact on cost of living due to global economic conditions. The advertising regulations will now be implemented in January 2024, with secondary legislation amending both volume price and advertising restrictions.

Key facts

  • Delay to volume price promotions does not affect location measures coming into force on 1 October 2022.
  • Location restrictions expected to provide health benefits of over £57 billion and NHS savings of over £4 billion over 25 years.
  • Advertising regulations will now come into force on 1 January 2024.
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