Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to close today's debate, following some very detailed and informative contributions from across the Chamber. And can I say how wonderful it is to be back in the Siambr, doing what our constituents have voted us to do?

What has been made clear this afternoon is that obesity is a chronic disease caused by health inequalities, genetic influences and social factors, and, as the Royal College of Physicians has said, this is a problem that must be owned by every Cabinet Member across the whole of Government. As the Member for Ynys Môn rightly pointed out, obesity is a pandemic.

The Welsh Government strategy, launched in 2019, was worryingly vague, despite being well meaning and, as the Deputy Minister has just said, was very ambitious. But, despite this, as many initiatives have been, it was sidelined due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The point has been made that it is vital that we get this back on track with urgency and we'll be keeping a close eye on this.

The Member for Brecon and Radnorshire made it clear in listing the illnesses, ailments and diseases that obesity can exacerbate, and the Member for Newport East highlighted the point of preventative measures to alleviate burden on the NHS. The Member for Cardiff Central made reference to the poor quality of food, and I agree with her, so all I can do is urge her and her constituents to back British, back Welsh, buy locally sourced produce of high quality, including meat and dairy, which is not only high quality, but healthy and environmentally sustainable.

The Member for Newport East also highlighted the fact of lack of facilities of high quality, and the Deputy Minister did make reference to the funding available. But this point was also referenced by Noel Mooney, the Football Association of Wales's chief executive, at the recent cross-party group on sport, which is chaired by my colleague, Laura Anne Jones, who made the correct point in stating that obesity isn't just a cosmetic problem; it's also a health problem as well.

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to tackling obesity, and every individual is different, but there have always been common themes. I hope the Welsh Government take note of our debate today and re-energise their efforts to prioritise tackling the problem of obesity in Wales. Therefore, I urge all Members to show their commitment towards the battle of the bulge and support our motion. Diolch yn fawr.