Nicotine gum and patches free on the NHS: double the chances of stopping smoking.

Preschool education and child care: strong evidence that it improves long term prospects for children.

Fluoridation of drinking water: cuts tooth decay.

Accident prevention (eg fit cars with soft bumpers): accidents are principal cause of deaths in young people.

Drugs education in schools: prevents pupils becoming hooked.

Support round childbirth to promote breastfeeding and mental health: good evidence of long term benefits.

Improved access to NHS for ethnic minorities (eg by appointing link workers)

Adding folate to flour: prevents spina bifida in babies, and early evidence suggests it may prevent heart disease and Alzheimer’s disease

Free school milk

Free smoke alarms: good evidence they save lives.