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Written question asked by Andrew Snowden (Conservative) on Thursday, 6 March 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 March 2025. It was answered by Ashley Dalton (Labour) on Monday, 17 March 2025 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Exercise: Young People

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking with the Secretary of State for Education to educate young people on the benefits of active lifestyles.

Answer

The Government recognises the physical and mental health benefits that leading an active lifestyle can bring for all children and young people.

The Department for Education has recently launched an independent curriculum and assessment review that will advocate for a rich, broad, and inclusive curriculum that includes physical education, which the Department of Health and Social Care is also feeding into.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
36174
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Health education Exercise Young people
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk