Written question asked by Sue Doughty (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 13 November 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 November 2002. It was answered by Richard Caborn (Labour) on Monday, 18 November 2002 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Dept for Culture Media and Sport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, What discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Health about increasing the effectiveness of preventative health care through the encouragement of greater national participation in sporting and fitness activities. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Sue Doughty: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Health about increasing the effectiveness of preventive health care through the encouragement of greater national participation in sporting and fitness activities. [81392] Mr. Caborn: I chair monthly cross-governmental ministerial meetings, attended by Ministers from the Department of Health, where issues relating to sports policy are discussed, including the role that greater participation in sport and physical activity can have in improving health. My Department has also been working closely with the Department of Health to ensure effective coordination of sport and health policy.

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