The Advertising Association represents the UK advertising industry; its chief executive is Stephen Woodford. MPs call for stricter junk‑food ad rules near schools, spotlighting the sector's role in public health policy.
The Health and Social Care Committee has urged ministers to overhaul England’s food policy, banning outdoor junk-food advertising, mandating front-of-pack labeling, and restricting fast-food outlets near schools. The report argues the current environment fuels obesity and demands stronger planning controls and healthier food targets.