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Written question asked by Barry Gardiner (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 June 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 23 June 2009. It was answered by Baroness Merron (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 June 2009 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Physical Activity: Young People

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health what steps his Department is taking to promote physical activity to maintain health among young people; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

The Department's £75 million Change4Life campaign will help every family in England do more physical activity. We are also contributing to a series of cross-government initiatives to promote physical activity in children and young people, including "Healthy Weight, Healthy Lives", Healthy Schools, the Travelling to School Initiative, Healthy Further Education and Free Swimming.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
494 c846W; 281556
Session
2008-09
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Young people Exercise
Link
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