Question
To ask the Scottish Government what recent meetings its ministers have had with representatives from (a) public health groups and (b) the food and drink industry, and whether the proposed regulations
S6W-32067 · Written Question · lodged by Mochan, Carol
Lodged on
09 Dec 2024Heard / answered on
23 Dec 2024To ask the Scottish Government what recent meetings its ministers have had with representatives from (a) public health groups and (b) the food and drink industry, and whether the proposed regulations to restrict promotions of food and drink high in fat, salt and sugar were discussed.
The answer
From February – May 2024, the Scottish Government held a public consultation on the detail of proposed regulations to restrict promotions of food and drink high in fat, sugar or salt. The consultation was run in parallel with a programme of extensive stakeholder engagement.During the consultation period, I met with a range of stakeholders across public health groups and the food and drink industry. Several Ministerial roundtable events were held with stakeholders to discuss their views on proposals for regulations. We will publish the outputs of these roundtable events alongside independent analysis of the consultation responses in early 2025, as well as set out next steps for the regulation of HFSS food and drink promotions.Ministers meet regularly with a broad range of stakeholders including public health groups and industry to discuss a range of issues relating to public health policy.
Answered by Jenni Minto on 23 Dec 2024.