Health: Obesity Debate

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Department: Department of Health and Social Care

Lord McColl of Dulwich

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Monday 12th November 2012

(12 years ago)

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Earl Howe Portrait Earl Howe
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My Lords, this is a very important point. Dame Carol Black and I chair a network within the responsibility deal in the Department of Health which draws together employers from a range of sectors to address health in the workplace. It is a tremendously important opportunity if we can engage employers to realise that it is in their direct interest to ensure that their employees enjoy good health and lead healthy lifestyles.

Lord McNally Portrait The Minister of State, Ministry of Justice (Lord McNally)
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I suggest that we hear from the noble Lord, Lord McColl.

Lord McColl of Dulwich Portrait Lord McColl of Dulwich
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I congratulate the Government on rejecting the misleading advice of that quango, NICE, which misled politicians by denying that the answer to the obesity epidemic was to eat less. What plans are there to prevent NICE making such serious mistakes in the future?

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