Written question asked by Richard Taylor (Independent (affiliation)) on Thursday, 18 July 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 23 July 2002. It was answered by Richard Caborn (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 July 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, whether the Interdepartmental Group on Sport has discussed the relationship of sport and health; and what conclusions were reached.

Answer: Dr. Richard Taylor: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport whether the Interdepartmental Group on Sport has discussed the relationship of sport and health; and what conclusions were reached. [72235] Mr. Caborn: The Interdepartmental Group on sport which includes my hon. Friend the Minister for Public Health, has discussed a wide range of issues related to sport policy, including the relationship of sport and health. It is agreed that the promotion of sport can play a valuable role in improving health across the population and we have been working closely with the Department of Health to ensure the co-ordination of sport and health policy.

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