Written question asked by Siobhain McDonagh (Labour) on Monday, 27 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 29 October 2025. It was answered by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Monday, 10 November 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Local Government Services: Exercise
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has had recent discussions with Cabinet colleagues on taking steps to help support (a) Merton Council’s London Borough of Sport programme and (b) other local authority-led initiatives to increase physical activity.
- Answer
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DCMS, as the lead department for the Government's arm's-length body Sport England, is investing up to £250 million of National Lottery and Exchequer funding into more than 90 locations across England. This investment is being delivered in partnership with local organisations in the communities that need it most, helping more people to live active and healthier lives for longer.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 85067
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Local government services Exercise
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- 2025-11-10 11:38:27 +0000
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