School Meals for Children Debate

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Department: Department for Education
Wednesday 20th March 2024

(1 month, 2 weeks ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Barran Portrait Baroness Barran (Con)
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I am more than happy to take that back to the department, for Ministers who are directly responsible for this area to talk to the food industry. The noble Baroness will be aware that there has been some success in reducing sugar in breakfast cereals, yoghurts, fromage frais and soft drinks. However, I share her concerns.

Lord Hamilton of Epsom Portrait Lord Hamilton of Epsom (Con)
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Can my noble friend tell us what effect exercise has on the health of school- children?

Baroness Barran Portrait Baroness Barran (Con)
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As my noble friend hints, exercise has a very positive impact on physical health and, crucially, on mental health.