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To ask the Secretary of State for Health, when he will publish further details of the physical activity pilot projects announced in May; and when the £2.5m funding for the projects is to be made available.

Asked by

Patsy Calton (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

7 November 2002

Reference

392 c501W;392 c513W; 79184

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, whether his Department has considered the case for a cross departmental strategy at national, regional and local level for joined-up action and funding to improve physical activity levels. - Inc figures.

Asked by

Stephen Hepburn (Labour)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

15 October 2002

For answer on

28 October 2002

Answered on

28 October 2002

Mr. Stephen Hepburn: To ask the Secretary of State for Health whether his Department has considered the case for a cross departmental strategy at national, regional and local level for joined-up action and funding to improve physical activity levels. [75210] Ms Blears: The Government recognises the importance of a strategic approach in order to increase rates of physical activity. This Department works closely with other Government Departments to ensure that policy initiatives on health, sport and recreation, education and transport are co-ordinated and contribute to our shared goal of increasing access and rates of physical activity. This has been backed up by significant investment, including £581 million from the new opportunities fund for a physical education and sports programme, £459 million to transform physical education, school sport and club links over the next three years and £2.5 million for a new programme of local exercise action pilots, led by primary care trusts (PCTs). At a national level, Ministers from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Department for Education and Skills and the Department of Health have regular monthly meetings to ensure joint working and co-ordination on issues relating to physical activity and sport. The Department of Health has also set up a national alliance on physical activity that draws together policy makers, experts and practitioners to share local experiences and learning on strategies, plans and practices to increase physical activity. At a regional level the positioning of regional directors of public health and their teams in the Government offices of the regions provides a very real opportunity to make connections across policy areas that will support increased physical activity. Locally, PCTs have a key responsibility for ensuring that a strategic approach is taken to increasing physical activity through their involvement in local strategic partnerships. At a regional level the positioning of regional directors of public health and their teams in the Government offices of the regions provides a very real opportunity to make connections across policy areas that will support increased physical activity. Locally, PCTs have a key responsibility for ensuring that a strategic approach is taken to increasing physical activity through their involvement in local strategic partnerships.

Date

28 October 2002

Reference

75210; 391 c668-9W;391 c664-5W

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, whether his Department has considered the case for primary care trusts having physical activity co-ordinators within their public health teams.

Asked by

Stephen Hepburn (Labour)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

28 October 2002

Reference

75209; 391 c668W;391 c664W

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what his Department is doing to encourage improved health and preventative health programmes through increased physical activity.

Asked by

Stephen Hepburn (Labour)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

28 October 2002

Reference

391 c667-8W;391 c663-4W; 75208

House

House of Commons

Ministry of Defence

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what form of risk assessment is required before taking a squad of soldiers for a run.

Asked by

Lord Robathan (Conservative)

Answering body

Ministry of Defence

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

23 October 2002

Reference

76324; 391 c350W

House

House of Commons

Blackstone, Baroness

What conclusions were reached by the Inter-Departmental Working Group on Physical Activity for Older People; whether those conclusions have been discussed by Ministers; which departments will implement those proposals; what progress has been made in implementing those proposals; and what funding has been made available for the purpose. [HL 5878]....

Asked by

Baroness Anelay of St Johns (Conservative)

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

22 October 2002

Reference

639 c87-8WA; HL 5878

House

House of Lords

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what plans her Department has to tackle obesity.

Asked by

Barry Gardiner (Labour)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

24 July 2002

For answer on

22 October 2002

Answered on

22 October 2002

Mr. Barry Gardiner: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what plans his Department has to tackle obesity. [74056] Ms Blears: The Government is committed to tackling the rising trend in obesity. The prevention and management of obesity are at the heart of many of the Government's priority areas, as highlighted in the NHS Plan and national service frameworks, particularly those outlining action on CHD and diabetes. The Department is taking an integrated approach with cross-Government work at national, regional and local levels, where action is focused on improving diet and increasing physical activity levels, and includes: The Five-a-day programme to increase fruit and vegetable intakes, including the National School Fruit Scheme, and work with industry to increase provision and access. Initiatives with the food industry (including manufacturers and caterers) to improve the overall balance of diet including salt, fat and sugar in food, working with the Food Standards Agency. The Food in Schools and National Healthy Schools programmes, addressing food and nutrition in schools. The Welfare Foods scheme is being reviewed, in line with the NHS Plan commitment to use the resources more effectively to ensure children in poverty have access to a healthy diet. Increased support for breastfeeding, which is accepted as the best form of nutrition for infants to ensure a good start in life. PE and sports programmes for young people and the community in general, together with the School Sport Co-ordinator programme. A new programme for community physical activity pilots, led by primary care trusts. Guidance issued by the National Institute of Clinical Excellence on anti-obesity drugs and surgery. Local action to tackle obesity and physical inactivity, informed by advice from the Health Development Agency on what works.

Date

22 October 2002

Reference

391 c263-4W; 74056

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what plans he has for newspaper, television and radio campaigns concerning obesity, weight loss and healthy living.

Asked by

Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

22 October 2002

Reference

391 c264W;391 c264-5W; 74462

House

House of Commons

Dept for Culture Media and Sport

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what measures her Department has considered recently to increase participation in physical activity amongst adults.

Asked by

Barry Gardiner (Labour)

Answering body

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

15 October 2002

Reference

73816; 390 c618W;390 c620W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Culture Media and Sport

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what studies her Department has made of the links between physical activity and improved health.

Asked by

Barry Gardiner (Labour)

Answering body

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

15 October 2002

Reference

390 c618W;390 c619-20W; 73814

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will make a statement about funding that his Department makes available for sports projects which improve public health; if he will make a statement on the role of sport and physical recreation within plans to improve public health; what guidance...

Asked by

Richard Taylor (Independent (affiliation))

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

19 September 2002

Reference

390 c346-7W; 72237;72238;72236

House

House of Commons

Dept for Work and Pensions

To ask the Chancellor, what assessment has been made of the success of the Public Service Agreement with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport to raise significantly the average time spent on sport and physical activity by those aged five to 16 years. - Ref to 23 July 2002,...

Asked by

John Greenway (Conservative)

Answering body

Department for Work and Pensions

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

19 September 2002

Reference

72466; 390 c208W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Culture Media and Sport

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.

Asked by

Richard Taylor (Independent (affiliation))

Answering body

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

23 July 2002

Reference

72235; 389 c975W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Culture Media and Sport

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if he will make a statement about progress achieved towards meeting the aim of significantly raising the time spent on sport and physical activity by five to 16 year olds. - Inc figures.

Asked by

Richard Taylor (Independent (affiliation))

Answering body

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

23 July 2002

Reference

72234; 389 c975W

House

House of Commons

Home Office

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many hours per day the (a) 16 to 18 year old and (b) over 18 year old prisoners at Feltham receive (i) compulsory education, (ii) extra-curricular education, (iii) sport and (iv) general exercise; and if he will make a...

Asked by

Vincent Cable (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Home Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

23 July 2002

Reference

67311; 389 c1079W;389 c1077W

House

House of Commons

NATIONAL STRATEGY ON SPORT AND RECREATION

That this House recognises the preventative role of sport and recreation in improving the nation's health; notes that being inactive doubles a person's risk of contracting heart disease; commends the good practice of former health authorities and primary care trusts in promoting physical activity, which is highlighted within the Central...

Primary sponsor

Richard Taylor (Independent (affiliation))

Type

Early day motions

Date

23 July 2002

Reference

1692

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

(Pursuant to reply on 08.07.2002 at 388 c783W) To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what assessment he has made of the role of sport in tackling obesity. - Inc figures. (Letter in Library Dep 02/1699).

Asked by

Oliver Heald (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

17 July 2002

Reference

67996; 389 c433-4W;389 c432-4W

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what assessment he has made of the Central Council for Physical Recreation report Saving Lives, Saving Money; and if he will make a statement.

Asked by

Oliver Heald (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

11 July 2002

Reference

388 c1215W;388 c1215-6W; 68152

House

House of Commons

Dept for Culture Media and Sport

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, when she last met the Secretary of State for Health to discuss the role of sport in tackling the problem of obesity. (Holding answer 8 July 2002).

Asked by

Oliver Heald (Conservative)

Answering body

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

10 July 2002

Reference

67937; 388 c970-1W;388 c972W

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what assessment he has made of the role of sport in tackling obesity. (Further information on 17.07.2002 at 389 c433-4W). - Includes figures.

Asked by

Oliver Heald (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

8 July 2002

Reference

67996; 388 c783W;388 c787W

House

House of Commons

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