“…Southwark: universal, free healthy school meals for all primary school children, initially as a response to childhood obesity—my noble friend Lord Brooke should note—and free swimming pool and gym use for all residents.”
Record by topic
- Public health & prevention260th of 7006.0
- Mental health759th of 8902.0
- NHS waiting lists475th of 5432.0
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What they’ve said
“…That is an increase of a third from 1981. Councils have ever-increasing waiting lists for council housing, and they face the massive financial and social challenge of dealing with the need for and cost of temporary accommodation.”
Social Housing Bill [HL] · 2026-06-01 · Read on Hansard ↗
“My Lords, I thought long and hard about which debate on the humble Address I should participate in. My background in local government, regeneration and housing initially pushed me towards the debate yesterday; but since joining your Lordships’ House in January, the questions raised here, conversations with colleagues a…”
King’s Speech · 2026-05-21 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…ans of fizzy drink that the average child consumes in the UK each year can and do contribute to higher rates of childhood obesity and dental problems. With that in mind, will my noble friend the Minister commend the work of —would you believe—Southwark Council, which introduced the Fizz Free February public health prog…”
Under-16s Energy Drinks Ban · 2026-02-10 · Read on Hansard ↗
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