Tamworth’s MP Asks Minister to Support Town’s Health Kick

Christopher Pincher, MP for Tamworth, spoke up for local groups who are working to help curb Tamworth’s obesity concerns.

During Health Questions in the House of Commons last week, Mr Pincher asked the Parliamentary Under Secretary for Health, Dr Daniel Poulter to “support the efforts of local clinicians, Tamworth Borough Council and charities such as Tamworth in the Community which are working with parents, teachers and children to educate them about the importance of healthy eating and exercise, to deal with the health challenges we have in Tamworth”

Dr Poulter said in the House in response, “I commend the work being done locally in Tamworth to address this issue.  As we know, one of the biggest public health challenges facing this country is obesity.

“The risk factors for cardiovascular disease include diabetes and high cholesterol.  If we can tackle obesity and improve lifestyles, we will address both those risk factors directly, so I wish my hon. Friend’s local organisations every success in tackling those challenges.”

Mr Pincher later commented, “This is fantastic news that our local campaigners have the backing not only of Tamworth Borough Council but also government ministers.  I know how hard everyone is working to tackle this perception of Tamworth’s health problems and this support is just some of the recognition they deserve.”

Scot Bradbury, Community Projects Manager at Tamworth in the Community Charity, said, “Our Motto ‘LEARN TOGETHER, PLAY TOGETHER, LIVE TOGETHER’ is strongly adhered to as we work in the community with local schools and other group organisations.

“For a charity like ours it is always good knowing the local MP supports our aims and is pushing things in government not only for the benefit of the charity but the community as well, I would encourage any ministers from government to come along to see the work in which we are doing.”