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Health and Care Bill

Proceeding contribution from Alex Norris (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 22 November 2021. It occurred during Debate on bills on Health and Care Bill.

I think that a solution might be a little from column A and a little from column B, but I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for making that point.

We have heard about the modesty of the strategy from the hon. Member for Buckingham. The reality is that any benefits from the obesity strategy will be outstripped by losses in the nation’s health caused by the impact of the cut to universal credit. We want the strategy to succeed, but it needs to be seen in that broader category.

Obesity is an important issue, with nearly two thirds of adults carrying excess weight. Childhood obesity is also a significant issue, with one in 10 children starting primary school obese, rising to one in five by the time they leave—extraordinary at such a young age.

About this proceeding contribution

Reference

704 cc63-4 

Session

2021-22

Chamber / Committee

House of Commons chamber
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