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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of integrating evidence-based nutritional, physical activity and lifestyle interventions more routinely alongside medical treatment for cancer patients.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of integrating evidence-based nutritional, physical activity and lifestyle interventions more routinely alongside medical treatment for cancer patients.
I refer the Hon Member to the Department’s strategy on Living with and Beyond Cancer in Chapter 4 of the National Cancer Plan available at the link below, which examines these and other issues in detail:
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if she has made an assessment of the potential (a) financial and (b) other challenges faced by cancer patients in accessing appropriate evidence-based nutritional, lifestyle and wellbeing support alongside their treatment.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if she has made an assessment of the potential (a) financial and (b) other challenges faced by cancer patients in accessing appropriate evidence-based nutritional, lifestyle and wellbeing support alongside their treatment.
I refer the Hon Member to the Department’s strategy on Living with and Beyond Cancer in Chapter 4 of the National Cancer Plan available at the link below, which examines these and other issues in detail:
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether guidance is available to NHS cancer services on providing patients with evidence-based information on nutrition, physical activity and lifestyle alongside conventional cancer treatment.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether guidance is available to NHS cancer services on providing patients with evidence-based information on nutrition, physical activity and lifestyle alongside conventional cancer treatment.
I refer the Hon Member to the Department’s strategy on Living with and Beyond Cancer in Chapter 4 of the National Cancer Plan available at the link below, which examines these and other issues in detail:
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what targets are being included in the National Plan for Physical Activity.
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what targets are being included in the National Plan for Physical Activity.
Myself and my officials meet regularly with individuals and bodies from across the sport and physical activity sector. I regularly visit grassroots sport and physical activity providers across the country to gain insight and understanding on the fantastic work they do and the challenges they face.
As part of the development of the National Plan for Physical Activity, I have held structured engagement with several bodies including the National Sector Partners Group (whom I recently met in June) and the Local Government Association to obtain their views, and I will continue to do so in the coming months.
Further updates on the Plan will be provided in due course.
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what industry bodies have been engaged with to create the National Plan for Physical Activity.
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what industry bodies have been engaged with to create the National Plan for Physical Activity.
Myself and my officials meet regularly with individuals and bodies from across the sport and physical activity sector. I regularly visit grassroots sport and physical activity providers across the country to gain insight and understanding on the fantastic work they do and the challenges they face.
As part of the development of the National Plan for Physical Activity, I have held structured engagement with several bodies including the National Sector Partners Group (whom I recently met in June) and the Local Government Association to obtain their views, and I will continue to do so in the coming months.
Further updates on the Plan will be provided in due course.
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what engagement she has had with the physical activity sector; and how regularly that engagement takes place.
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what engagement she has had with the physical activity sector; and how regularly that engagement takes place.
Myself and my officials meet regularly with individuals and bodies from across the sport and physical activity sector. I regularly visit grassroots sport and physical activity providers across the country to gain insight and understanding on the fantastic work they do and the challenges they face.
As part of the development of the National Plan for Physical Activity, I have held structured engagement with several bodies including the National Sector Partners Group (whom I recently met in June) and the Local Government Association to obtain their views, and I will continue to do so in the coming months.
Further updates on the Plan will be provided in due course.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the role of public playgrounds in helping to reduce levels of (a) childhood obesity and (b) physical inactivity.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the role of public playgrounds in helping to reduce levels of (a) childhood obesity and (b) physical inactivity.
The Government recognises that children’s play supports health, wellbeing, learning and social development, and can strengthen community cohesion by bringing children, families and residents together in shared local spaces. This is why the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is investing £18 million through the Playground Fund to support 66 local authorities in England to create, improve or enhance up to 200 playgrounds in areas of greatest need. The fund targets places with higher levels of income deprivation affecting children and weaker existing playground provision, and supports high-quality, accessible and inclusive places to play.
Public playgrounds complement wider Government action to help children be healthier and more active by providing free, local opportunities for outdoor physical activity. The Department will monitor the Playground Fund to build evidence on best practice and interventions.
That this House congratulates Working 4 Wellbeing on celebrating its fifth anniversary of supporting people across Fairford, Lechlade and the surrounding rural communities; recognises the charity's outstanding work in tackling loneliness, reducing social isolation and promoting positive mental health and wellbeing; commends the dedication of its trustees, staff and more than 50 volunteers whose commitment has enabled the organisation to grow from a small Talking Café welcoming six people into a thriving community charity supporting more than 50 people at its regular Fairford sessions; acknowledges the wide range of activities it now provides, including craft and chat groups, peer movement sessions, senior yoga, wellbeing walks, family hub sessions, toddler groups, community gardening, Warm Welcome initiatives, community meals and support for Fairford Men's Shed; notes the charity's continued expansion into neighbouring communities, including Lechlade, in response to local need; further recognises the invaluable contribution that voluntary organisations such as Working 4 Wellbeing make in strengthening community resilience, improving health and wellbeing and ensuring that no one feels isolated or alone; and wishes everyone involved every success for the future as they continue to make a lasting and positive difference to the lives of people across the South Cotswolds.
That this House congratulates Working 4 Wellbeing on celebrating its fifth anniversary of supporting people across Fairford, Lechlade and the surrounding rural communities; recognises the charity's outstanding work in tackling loneliness, reducing social isolation and promoting positive mental health and wellbeing; commends the dedication of its trustees, staff and more...
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, further to the answer to WPQ 14794 received on 8th July, what estimate he has made of the cash amount of his Department's funding contribution to the Department for Education for the Primary PE and Sport Premium, and the...
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, further to the answer to WPQ 14794 received on 8th July, what estimate he has made of the cash amount of his Department's funding contribution to the Department for Education for the Primary PE and Sport Premium, and the...
The Government is investing over £1 billion for Physical Education (PE) and school sports over three years, including £580 million for a new PE and School Sport Partnerships Network. This represents a collaborative approach across the Department of Health and Social Care, the Department for Education, and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport in providing all children, but particularly those who are least active, with the opportunity to reap the health benefits of being physically active, whilst ensuring value for money. Detailed design and funding allocations will be confirmed through the procurement process for a National Delivery Partner in due course.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that disabled people who are unable to walk outdoors, but who undertake other forms of physical activity, are able to participate in the NHS fitness rewards scheme.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that disabled people who are unable to walk outdoors, but who undertake other forms of physical activity, are able to participate in the NHS fitness rewards scheme.
The national movement campaign committed to in the 10-Year Health Plan, now referred to as Movement 26.2, is still in early development. We will work with a range of stakeholders to ensure that the programme is accessible to all and removes barriers to entry, including those faced by disabled people. Whilst the 'marathon a month' will be a significant feature of the campaign, there will be other elements that engage people with accessibility challenges to ensure the programme is inclusive.
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the use of interactive AI technologies to support physical activity and wellbeing among children.
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the use of interactive AI technologies to support physical activity and wellbeing among children.
The department is continuously monitoring the implications of digital technology in schools, in particular recognising the balance required for preparing pupils for a rapidly evolving digital world, whilst not displacing the role of the teacher, or compromising a young person’s face-to-face socialisation with peers, practical learning, or physical activity.
We have committed over £1 billion in funding for PE and school sport over three years, including £580 million for a new PE and School Sport Partnerships Network alongside investment in facilities and transitional support for primary schools.
The network will provide practical, targeted support to increase participation, and will have scope to encourage innovative approaches, including the effective use of technology, where these can deliver meaningful improvements in children’s activity levels.
Provision will be informed by baseline and ongoing needs assessments led by a national delivery partner.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate he has made of his Department’s contribution to the Department for Education to support exercise and other health-related activity in schools in (i) 2023/4, (ii) 2024/5, (iii) 2025/6 and (iv) 2026/7.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate he has made of his Department’s contribution to the Department for Education to support exercise and other health-related activity in schools in (i) 2023/4, (ii) 2024/5, (iii) 2025/6 and (iv) 2026/7.
The Department of Health and Social Care works collaboratively with the Department for Education on a range of programmes to improve children’s health.
This includes making a significant funding contribution to the Department for Education over a number of years to the Primary PE and Sport Premium, and to the new PE and School Sport Partnerships Network, to provide all children with equal opportunities to reap the benefits of physical activity.
The Department of Health and Social Care works collaboratively with the Department for Education on a range of other health-related activity in schools, including the delivery of mental health support teams; integrated Best Start Family Hubs and Healthy Babies; evidence-based screen use guidance for parents and carers of under-five year olds; the School Fruit and Veg Scheme; and on updating the School Food Standards to bring them in line with the latest dietary advice.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the government has modelled the net fiscal effect of a reduced rate of VAT on fitness services compared to the reduction in NHS and public costs associated with physical inactivity.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the government has modelled the net fiscal effect of a reduced rate of VAT on fitness services compared to the reduction in NHS and public costs associated with physical inactivity.
Addressing physical inactivity and getting people moving more is important for improving health outcomes, reducing demand on the National Health Service, and supporting economic growth.
The leisure and fitness sector play an important role in supporting the Government’s sickness to prevention shift through providing affordable and accessible opportunities for people to increase their activity levels.
VAT is a broad-based tax on consumption, and the 20 per cent standard rate applies to most goods and services. VAT is the UK’s third largest tax, forecast to raise £180 billion in 2025/26.
Tax breaks reduce the revenue available for vital public services and must represent value for money for the taxpayer. Exceptions to the standard rate have always been limited and balanced against affordability considerations.
One of the key considerations when assessing a new VAT relief is whether the cost saving is likely to be passed on to consumers. Evidence suggests that businesses only partially pass on any savings from lower VAT rates. In some cases, reliefs do not represent good value for money, as there is no guarantee that savings will be passed on to consumers.
Main estimates 2026-27. Second estimates day (part one). Motion that, for the year ending with 31 March 2027, for expenditure by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport: (1) further resources, not exceeding £3,862,598,000, be authorised for use for current purposes as set out in HC 1855 of Session 2024–26, (2) further resources, not exceeding £618,275,000, be authorised for use for capital purposes as so set out, and (3) a further sum, not exceeding £3,572,620,000, be granted to His Majesty to be issued by the Treasury out of the Consolidated Fund and applied for expenditure on the use of resources authorised by Parliament. Question deferred. Resolved.
Main estimates 2026-27. Second estimates day (part one). Motion that, for the year ending with 31 March 2027, for expenditure by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport: (1) further resources, not exceeding £3,862,598,000, be authorised for use for current purposes as set out in HC 1855 of Session 2024–26,...
I thank the Backbench Business Committee. I am conscious of time, so I will focus my remarks on the Select Committee’s “Game On” report, which looked at community and school sport, and the Government response published last week.
The evidence was unequivocal: an active nation underpins everything else—our health, our prosperity,...
I thank the Backbench Business Committee. I am conscious of time, so I will focus my remarks on the Select Committee’s “Game On” report, which looked at community and school sport, and the Government response published last week.
The evidence was unequivocal: an active nation underpins everything else—our health, our prosperity,...
Young people are our future. They are the future politicians, technicians, writers, sportspeople, physiotherapists or whatever they want to be. The laws, policies and funding that we put forward must help in building their future. We must invest in them, inspire them, and give them the tools and skills for...
Young people are our future. They are the future politicians, technicians, writers, sportspeople, physiotherapists or whatever they want to be. The laws, policies and funding that we put forward must help in building their future. We must invest in them, inspire them, and give them the tools and skills for...
I recently read Viktor Frankl’s “Man’s Search for Meaning”, which is a powerful account of life in a concentration camp. There is a poignant part of that book where victims and concentration camp prisoners, talking to each other at the end of the day when they could barely keep their...
I recently read Viktor Frankl’s “Man’s Search for Meaning”, which is a powerful account of life in a concentration camp. There is a poignant part of that book where victims and concentration camp prisoners, talking to each other at the end of the day when they could barely keep their...
As we have this debate about budgets and the figures being spent on sport, one key question keeps leaping out. As has been said by colleagues, we know that sport and physical activity is one of the things that can best maintain good health and prevent ill health. However, when...
As we have this debate about budgets and the figures being spent on sport, one key question keeps leaping out. As has been said by colleagues, we know that sport and physical activity is one of the things that can best maintain good health and prevent ill health. However, when...
As the hon. Member for Rossendale and Darwen (Andy MacNae) just said, sports participation underpins so much for young people, building character and resilience, acting in favour of good mental health and tackling obesity. Into old age, too, staying active has huge benefits, as I was discussing just this weekend...
As the hon. Member for Rossendale and Darwen (Andy MacNae) just said, sports participation underpins so much for young people, building character and resilience, acting in favour of good mental health and tackling obesity. Into old age, too, staying active has huge benefits, as I was discussing just this weekend...
Many colleagues have spoken about the importance of sports, activity and physical health, and how it is not just a nice to have or an add-on, but something that is absolutely vital if we are to deliver our goals, particularly on creating a healthier ageing population and a healthier population...
Many colleagues have spoken about the importance of sports, activity and physical health, and how it is not just a nice to have or an add-on, but something that is absolutely vital if we are to deliver our goals, particularly on creating a healthier ageing population and a healthier population...