Further advertising restrictions for products high in fat, sugar and salt: technical errors amended
Updated 24 June 2021
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1. Overview
On 19 March 2019 and on 10 April 2019, technical errors in the online consultation survey were brought to our attention and resolved.
The purpose of this document is to explain what these errors were and how we corrected these.
2. Technical errors
2.1 Media in scope section
Question: ‘Which other media should be subjected to further HFSS advertising restrictions?’
Explanation of error and how we amended: respondents were not able to select multiple options, therefore we corrected this to ensure respondents could select all relevant options.
2.2 Public Sector Equality Duty section
Question: ‘Do you think that any of the proposals in this consultation would help achieve any of the following aims ?’
(Aims are those outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty. There is more information on page 44 of the consultation document.)
Explanation of error and how we amended: respondents were not able to select different answers for each statement. We amended so that different answers could be given for different statements.
2.3 Broadcast options section ‒ option 2
Question: ‘Should the NPM thresholds remain static or decrease over time in line with reformulation efforts?’
Explanation of error and how we amended: the response options did not align to the question. We have now amended the response options.
2.4 Generic
Question: throughout the consultation we ask respondents to explain the reasons why they have chosen a particular option. Respondents can choose from a list of options, or add their own text.
Explanation of error and how we amended: the list of response options presented in the survey did not fully align with all of the response options presented in the consultation document. We have amended the survey to make sure it is consistent with the consultation document.
3. Communicating these amendments
To reach people who gave the government permission to contact them about their submitted response, we sent an email outlining the amends that were made. It stated that their response would still count if they wished to make no amends.
However, we also offered respondents another a chance to submit another response if they felt the changes we had made would affect how they answered the consultation questions.
To reach those who gave us permission to contact them about their incomplete response, we sent an email outlining the amends drawing to their attention that they may wish to go back and answer these questions again before they submit their response.
For those who did not give us permission to contact them about their response, we issued 2 tweets through the Department of Health and Social Care’s Twitter account, updated the GOV.UK webpage and created this document to show the amends we have made.
We understand that this may mean some respondents submit 2 responses. When we are analysing the consultation, we will ensure that duplicated responses (by registered email address) are removed with the most recent submission being counted in the analysis.
4. Further information
If you would like further information regarding this consultation please contact childhood.obesity@dhsc.gov.uk.