I agree - but then it should be the underlying medical condition that sets the disability.  I can understand that there being a need to protect obese people from discrimination at work to an extent, but obesity like smoking is costing the NHS far too much money at the very least.

The 'incentive' idea has never worked in this country with other projects and why should someone be rewarded for getting fat and then losing a bit of weight?

Will they have to give the rewards back when they put their weight back on?

How does that help the few who are genuinely obese due to medical conditions or medication that have no choice about their condition?

And what about those who look after themselves and keep fit where they can - are they discriminated against by not being eligible for 'rewards'?

It's too devisive.

And there's not a lot one can say about the grabitandrun legal spokeswoman - of course she loves it - another wonderful opportunity to rake in the dosh.

If someone cannot do their work because they are morbidly obese, then the employers should not be penalised for needing to relinquish them. If employers have to keep someone on and pay for extra and expensive equipment, or pay compensation, then those employees who are fulfilling their job requirements may well face very reduced pay rises or even the company going down the drain.

And the other thing which is not mentioned there is that if obese people can claim disability, then they claim a disability car to get to their special parking place right next to the front door.

It will create a lot of dissatisfaction with those who have to go without because they look afer themselves.