§ Mr. DrewTo ask the Secretary of State for Health, what discussions he has had with other Ministers on extending regulations on food advertising aimed at children. [139624]
§ Miss Melanie JohnsonThe Government is concerned about the levels of childhood obesity and is taking and considering a number of actions to tackle the problem. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has recently published a discussion paper on possible options for action on the promotion and advertising of foods that could improve children's diets and health, and is expected to advise Ministers of its analysis of these options early next year. It would not be appropriate to discuss specific options before receiving the FSA's advice.