Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what assessment he has made of the contribution that companies in the weight management sector can make to tackling obesity.

We recognise the important contribution that commercial and non-commercial weight management organisations make in supporting those individuals and families who are overweight and obese to achieve a healthier weight.

Public Health England supports the implementation of expert guidance provided by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence which provides recommendations for local authorities and Directors of Public Health when commissioning lifestyle weight management services, such as those provided by businesses in the sector.