Debates between Stuart C McDonald and Gavin Newlands during the 2015-2017 Parliament

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Stuart C McDonald and Gavin Newlands
Tuesday 15th November 2016

(7 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Stuart C McDonald Portrait Stuart C. McDonald (Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East) (SNP)
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5. What steps he is taking to implement his Department’s childhood obesity strategy.

Gavin Newlands Portrait Gavin Newlands (Paisley and Renfrewshire North) (SNP)
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8. What steps he is taking to implement his Department’s childhood obesity strategy.

Baroness Blackwood of North Oxford Portrait The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health (Nicola Blackwood)
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The Department is working closely with Public Health England, the national health service, local authorities, schools and other partners as we implement the childhood obesity strategy. We have already taken firm action, including consulting on the soft drinks industry levy and launching a broad sugar reduction programme.