Agenda item

The recent report, ‘Tipping the Scales’,  published by the London Assembly Health and Public Services Committee April 2011 is enclosed for consideration.

6.1  The Chair drew members attention to the three reports considered so far; ‘Tipping the Scales’, A Tale of Two ObesCities’ and ‘Weighing In’. The Chair considered it was now time to draw up recommendations based on the evidence received so far.

6.2  Members noted that July’s Council Assembly themed meeting is on Sports and Young people. Members stated that it was important that we listen to the evidence and debate on this theme and use this to inform the report. The chair stated that he would be making reference to this report during the debate and he urged other committee members to do the same.

6.3  There was a discussion on submitting a report to the meeting; however members decided that it was too early for this. Officers advised the committee that once the report is agreed it can be submitted to the Council Assembly; there are provisions in the council constitution that allow this. The recent Democracy Commission particularly recommended this, particularly for reports that are on an engaging and important issue for residents.

RESOLVED

Draft recommendations will be composed drawing on the evidence received so far and the three reports circulated so far:

• Tipping the scales  - London Assembly report
• A tale of two obesCities
• Weighing In.

The chair will work on some draft recommendations and circulate these to the vice chair first, and then the rest of the committee. 

The committee will review comments and debate from members, residents and stakeholders on the ‘sports and young people’ Council Assembly theme.

Officers will be invited to present on the free school meal pilot and work will be done to consider what data is needed to evaluate its impact. Officers will be asked to supply relevant information, background data, and results so far and scope for comparative study.