Secretary Andrew Lansley

Health secretary to speak at WSTA conference

15-Aug-2011 By Ewan Turney

Health Secretary Andrew Lansley is to give the keynote address at next month's annual Wine & Spirit Trade Association Conference. Lansley is...

Lansley opposes extra red tape on trade

26-Jan-2011 By John Harrington

Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has said he believes the culture of heavy drinking can be changed "without excessive, burdensome regulation". He...

Lansley offers hope war on alcohol could end

28-Oct-2010 By James Wilmore

Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has raised hopes the war on alcohol could be over after admitting "prohibition doesn't work". Around 100 senior...

Calorie count plan for food menus set to be unveiled

28-Sep-2010 By James Wilmore

Pubs could be expected to include calorie counts on their food menus, under new government plans to tackle obesity. Health Secretary Andrew Lansley...

Trade 'should fund' health plans

23-Jul-2010 By John Harrington

Health secretary Andrew Lansley wants the industry to help fund local initiatives to make people healthier. He has urged more private sector funding...

Health Secretary: Minimum price would hit poor families

21-Jul-2010 By James Wilmore

Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has again ruled out minimum pricing, arguing it would have an "unwelcome" impact on low-income families. Giving...