Public Health Responsibility Deal

Lord McColl of Dulwich Excerpts

Tuesday 14th January 2014 Lords Chamber

[Earl Howe]

My Lords, I shall take that request away and write to the noble Lord.

[Lord McColl of Dulwich (Con)]

Does the Minister approve of the letter, which will shortly be sent to all Members of this House and of another place, asking them to measure their waist and to ensure that it is less than half their height? That would apply to quite a few Members opposite, who are clearly eating too much of the gross national product.

[Earl Howe]

My Lords, we should welcome any measure that encourages us all to improve our diet, to reduce physical inactivity and to be aware of what we need to do to keep our weight under control. I do welcome that letter.