My Lords, I feel a little like a night watchman in the middle of a timeless test. However, as a former PE teacher, sports journalist, ancient retired sportswoman and with both my parents being PE teachers, I know what a positive impact physical activity can have on our well-being.

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My Lords, I feel a little like a night watchman in the middle of a timeless test. However, as a former PE teacher, sports journalist, ancient retired sportswoman and with both my parents being PE teachers, I know what a positive impact physical activity can have on our well-being.

The UK...

My Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Heyhoe-Flint, for securing this debate and for supporting it with such eloquence and commitment. I would much rather face her across the civilised Chamber of the House of Lords than across a cricket pitch. She is a splendid supporter of active lifestyles...

My Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Heyhoe-Flint, for securing this debate and for supporting it with such eloquence and commitment. I would much rather face her across the civilised Chamber of the House of Lords than across a cricket pitch. She is a splendid supporter of active lifestyles...

My Lords, this is one of those subjects where, whichever department answered for the Government, it would be the wrong one in regard to half of the points made. The Department of Health probably stands the best chance. Indeed, I would be in favour of the Department of Health covering...

My Lords, this is one of those subjects where, whichever department answered for the Government, it would be the wrong one in regard to half of the points made. The Department of Health probably stands the best chance. Indeed, I would be in favour of the Department of Health covering...

My Lords, I am delighted to be able to speak in this debate, and I thank my noble friend Lady Heyhoe Flint for bringing the subject to our attention. I have to start by making an admission. Last night, I was very inactive. I was glued to the television, first,...

My Lords, I am delighted to be able to speak in this debate, and I thank my noble friend Lady Heyhoe Flint for bringing the subject to our attention. I have to start by making an admission. Last night, I was very inactive. I was glued to the television, first,...

My Lords, as we look ahead to the consequences of an inactive lifestyle, it is to the medical profession that we should look first. Before I do that, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Heyhoe Flint, for introducing this debate and for her contribution, so much of which I completely...

My Lords, as we look ahead to the consequences of an inactive lifestyle, it is to the medical profession that we should look first. Before I do that, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Heyhoe Flint, for introducing this debate and for her contribution, so much of which I completely...

My Lords, I congratulate my noble friend on securing this debate, which though brief has been of a very high quality. I found myself agreeing with noble Lords from all sides of the House in many of the things that they were saying so powerfully. We are all aware of...

My Lords, I congratulate my noble friend on securing this debate, which though brief has been of a very high quality. I found myself agreeing with noble Lords from all sides of the House in many of the things that they were saying so powerfully. We are all aware of...

Lords question for short debate on what action they are taking to highlight the impact on health and well-being of an active lifestyle.

Lords question for short debate on what action they are taking to highlight the impact on health and well-being of an active lifestyle.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what guidance and support they have provided to encourage walking in order to secure health benefits and reduce demands on the National Health Service.[HL2690]

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what guidance and support they have provided to encourage walking in order to secure health benefits and reduce demands on the National Health Service.[HL2690]

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will consider introducing a public health campaign to encourage people to walk, cycle or use other modes of transport involving physical activity; and if he will make a statement.

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To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will consider introducing a public health campaign to encourage people to walk, cycle or use other modes of transport involving physical activity; and if he will make a statement.

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To ask the Secretary of State for Health what steps he is taking to encourage NHS employees to walk, cycle or use other modes of transport involving physical activity when travelling to and from work or as part of their working day.

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To ask the Secretary of State for Health what steps he is taking to encourage NHS employees to walk, cycle or use other modes of transport involving physical activity when travelling to and from work or as part of their working day.

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To ask the Secretary of State for Health whether he plans to take steps to encourage more children to walk to school.

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To ask the Secretary of State for Health whether he plans to take steps to encourage more children to walk to school.

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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for (a) Communities and Local Government and (b) Energy and Climate Change on encouraging sustainable modes of transport including walking and cycling.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for (a) Communities and Local Government and (b) Energy and Climate Change on encouraging sustainable modes of transport including walking and cycling.

Ten minute rule motion for leave to bring in a Bill. Agreed to on question. Presentation and first reading (Bill 307). To be read a second time on 27 April.

Ten minute rule motion for leave to bring in a Bill. Agreed to on question. Presentation and first reading (Bill 307). To be read a second time on 27 April.

I beg to move,"That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require drivers to undertake an eye test when renewing a driving licence; to make provision to reduce the permitted blood alcohol level for drivers from 80 mg per 100 ml of blood to 50 mg; to make...

I beg to move,"That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require drivers to undertake an eye test when renewing a driving licence; to make provision to reduce the permitted blood alcohol level for drivers from 80 mg per 100 ml of blood to 50 mg; to make...

I am today announcing a £15 million growth package for cycling and walking measures across the country that will support economic growth and help to cut carbon, while promoting a healthier lifestyle. The projects funded by this package support the key objectives of the £560 million local sustainable transport fund—building...

I am today announcing a £15 million growth package for cycling and walking measures across the country that will support economic growth and help to cut carbon, while promoting a healthier lifestyle. The projects funded by this package support the key objectives of the £560 million local sustainable transport fund—building...

My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Norman Baker) has made the following Ministerial Statement. I am today announcing a £15 million growth package for cycling and walking measures across the country that will support economic growth and help to cut carbon, while promoting a healthier lifestyle....

My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Norman Baker) has made the following Ministerial Statement. I am today announcing a £15 million growth package for cycling and walking measures across the country that will support economic growth and help to cut carbon, while promoting a healthier lifestyle....

Westminster Hall adjournment debate on school transport.

Westminster Hall adjournment debate on school transport.

Does my hon. Friend agree that at the heart of the question is the issue of one size not fitting all, and legislation not working in rural areas in the same way that it does in urban ones? In cities, many of us will have seen happy gangs of schoolchildren...

Does my hon. Friend agree that at the heart of the question is the issue of one size not fitting all, and legislation not working in rural areas in the same way that it does in urban ones? In cities, many of us will have seen happy gangs of schoolchildren...

It is a pleasure to lead today's debate under your chairmanship, Mr Sheridan. After my question to the Minister in November on school transport, I am sure that he was not entirely surprised to see my name associated with the topic today, and I am pleased that he is here...

It is a pleasure to lead today's debate under your chairmanship, Mr Sheridan. After my question to the Minister in November on school transport, I am sure that he was not entirely surprised to see my name associated with the topic today, and I am pleased that he is here...