§ Baroness Greengrossasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they will consider establishing a nutrition council to co-ordinate initiatives across government designed to tackle obesity. [HL2088]
§ Lord WarnerThe Department of Health takes the lead on work to tackle obesity. However, the department cannot tackle obesity alone. Cross-governmental working is essential. The Government launched their major consultation on public health this month. The public health White Paper will provide the overarching framework to improve public health and will present real opportunities to progress work on the prevention and management of overweight and obesity.
The consultation will enable a wide range of stakeholders to contribute to the debate on obesity. This will build on the work already started through the Food and Health Action Plan and the Activity Coordination Team. The Government will draw up their White Paper in the light of the consultation.