§ Helen JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what recent discussions she has had on food advertising during children's programmes; and if she will make a statement. [176409]
§ Tessa JowellI have had a wide variety of discussions on food advertising during children's programmes, particularly in the light of current concerns about the possible impact of broadcast advertising on childhood obesity. This has included discussions at a range of meetings and events with Ministers, MPs, representatives of the food and drink, advertising and broadcasting industries, industry regulators, and consumer groups.
In December, I asked Ofcom to review the current code regulating broadcast advertising to children, and they will report their findings to me in July. Government policy on this issue will be announced in the autumn as part of the Public Health White Paper.