[WATCH]: DANGER; Obese who refuse to exercise on Welfare Could Face being cut

BBC www.bbc.co.uk Under the proposals, overweight benefit claimants could have their money docked if they refuse exercise regimes 'Weight is healthy' study criticised Child obesity could cost '£111m' Parents 'don't recognise obesity' Overweight or unhealthy people who refuse to attend exercise sessions could have their benefits slashed, in a move proposed by Westminster Council. GPs would also be allowed to prescribe leisure activities such as swimming and fitness classes under the idea. The Tory-controlled council said the aim was to save £5bn from the NHS budget when local authorities take over public health provision from April. BMA member and GP Dr Lawrence Buckman called the idea "draconian and silly". The measures are

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