Joining Forces to Tackle Obesity
21 January 2002
The NAO identified many good examples of cross-Governmental
co-operation to encourage physical activity and better diet.
However, it concluded that Government departments need to build on
their successful joint working to date and involve other partners
to develop and implement cohesive approaches aimed at preventing
more people from becoming obese.
On 21 January 2002, Sir John Bourn welcomed 300 delegates to the
two day NAO conference on Joining Forces to Tackle Obesity. Edward
Leigh, Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee gave a
presentation on the Committee's response to the NAO report. Yvette
Cooper MP, Minister for Public Health, Rt Hon Richard Caborn MP,
Minster for Sport also gave keynote speeches outlining how their
Departments are addressing the problems of obesity.
Contact for any enquiries or comments on the conference: Email
Rob Prideau through our enquiries desk, please mark
your email for his attention.