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Fast Food: Schools

Asked by Rachael MaskellLabour (Co-op)Department of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 15 October 2024UIN 7474

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to introduce a ban on fast food outlets near schools.

Answered by Andrew Gwynne

As part of a consultation on proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework, undertaken from 30 July to 24 September 2024, the Government sought views on how national planning policy could better support local authorities in promoting heathy communities and in tackling childhood obesity. Consultation responses are being considered and the Government will set out its plans in due course.

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