National, Labour deny focusing too much on food industry

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By: Katie Bradford-Crozier | Latest Political News | Wednesday January 11 2012 17:55

Both National and Labour deny they are in the pocket of the food industry when it comes to nutrition policies.

Research from Otago University says the parties have paid more attention to the industry than what is best for children when developing policies.

Health Minister Tony Ryall denies that, saying $65 million a year is spent on nutrition programmes that are better than Labour's nanny state approach.

Deputy Labour leader Grant Robertson denies his party took a finger pointing stance.

"What we did was where we were able to have some influence, for instance in guidelines for schools around what they sold, we used that influence, we created a Healthy Eating, Healthy Action strategy that was about people living healthy lifestyles."

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