Schools: Health and Well-being Debate

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Schools: Health and Well-being

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Scotland: Block Grant
Monday 15th June 2015

(9 years ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Nash Portrait Lord Nash
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The noble Baroness raises an extremely important point. I shall discuss this issue with the Department of Health and ensure that she receives a full written reply.

Baroness Hollins Portrait Baroness Hollins (CB)
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Does the Minister agree that it is time for a ban on the marketing of unhealthy food and drink to children and young people?

Lord Nash Portrait Lord Nash
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I am not sure that I would go that far, frankly. The best way is to educate children in school as to what is healthy food and allow them to make those choices for themselves. We are making strong movements in this regard.

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