Public Health Observatories

Debate between Anne Milton and Ian Lavery

Tuesday 17th May 2011 Commons Chamber

[Ian Lavery (Wansbeck) (Lab)]

Is my hon. Friend aware of the Marmot report—

[The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health (Anne Milton)]

Marmite?

[Ian Lavery]

The Marmot review, published in 2010, stated clearly, as one of its nine objectives:

“Economic growth is not the most important measure of our country’s success. The fair distribution of health, well-being and sustainability are important social goals. Tackling social inequalities in health and tackling climate change must go together.”