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Written question asked by Olivia Blake (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 December 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 January 2021 (named day). It was answered by Nigel Huddleston (Conservative) on Monday, 11 January 2021 on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.

Exercise: Coronavirus

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what public health advice and information led to the decision to designate Body Control Pilates when run by qualified instructors as exercise classes; and what assessment he has made of the effect on public safety of Body Control Pilates classes in tier 3 areas.

Answer

The government does not designate individual activities in this way.

Sports and physical activity are incredibly important for our physical and mental health, and are a vital weapon against coronavirus.

The Prime Minister announced a national lockdown on Monday 4 January as a response to the rising levels of coronavirus across the country. you can continue to exercise alone, with one other person or with your household or support bubble. This should be limited to once per day, and you should not travel outside your local area.You should maintain social distancing. Indoor and outdoor sports facilities, including gyms and exercise class studios, must close. These restrictions are expected to last until the end of March if the situation in hospitals improves.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
130262
Session
2019-21
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Disease control Exercise Coronavirus
Link
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