Debates between Baroness Brinton and Lord Ashton of Hyde during the 2019 Parliament

FCDO Nutrition Policy

Debate between Baroness Brinton and Lord Ashton of Hyde
Monday 21st February 2022

(2 years, 1 month ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Ashton of Hyde Portrait Lord Ashton of Hyde (Con)
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My Lords, the noble Baroness, Lady Brinton, would like to participate virtually, and I think that this would be a good moment to call her.

Baroness Brinton Portrait Baroness Brinton (LD) [V]
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My Lords, whilst the Government’s commitment to investing £1.5 billion in nutrition over the next eight years is a start, it is still less than one quarter of what the International Coalition for Advocacy on Nutrition has recommended. Will this reduced amount meet the UK’s commitment to achieve the WHO global nutrition targets by 2025, which include a 40% reduction in the number of children under five who are stunted, and a 50% reduction in anaemia in women of reproductive age?