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Processed Food: Health

Asked by Mr Angus MacDonaldLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 28 July 2025UIN 62888

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has had discussions with representatives of the food industry on the health impact of ultra-processed foods.

Answered by Ashley Dalton

The Department regularly engages a range of stakeholders including in the food industry. My rt. Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has had no meetings with the food industry specifically on the health impact of ultra-processed foods.

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