Source · Select Committees · Health and Social Care Committee
Recommendation 12
12
Accepted
Paragraph: 85
Government delays restrictions on unhealthy food multibuy deals, hindering obesity efforts.
Conclusion
We were extremely disappointed that during the inquiry, the Government delayed the introduction of restrictions on multibuy deals on food and drinks high in fat, salt, or sugar, including buy-one-get-one-free deals. It is essential that the Government prioritises interventions that provide a healthy environment, rather than focusing solely on individual action. We are frustrated that the Government has not made more progress in tackling the obesity crisis in our population.
Government response summary AI-generated
The government details existing population-wide interventions, such as calorie labelling and location restrictions for high fat, salt, or sugar (HFSS) products, along with successes in reformulation programmes. However, it does not address the committee's disappointment over the delay in implementing multibuy restrictions or commit to their immediate introduction.
Paragraph Reference:
85
Government Response
The government responded to this report on 7 February 2023. No passage in that response could be matched to this conclusion. Read the response document ↗