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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Sport and Wellbeing: Covid-19 Recovery Strategy

Tuesday 26 January 2021 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Ministerial Questions focused on Sport and Wellbeing in the context of a Covid-19 recovery strategy.
  • Tracey Crouch expressed concern about the financial impact of poor physical health and wellbeing, costing tens of billions annually.
  • The minister acknowledged the importance of sport and wellbeing in recovery plans and the role of social prescribing in mental health and covid recovery.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Tracey Crouch Con
Culture, Media & Sport
Context

The question arises from the need to address the negative impacts of the pandemic on sports and mental health, which have significant economic implications.

Question

What plans does he have to prioritise funding for sport and wellbeing as part of a covid-19 recovery strategy? I am concerned about the consequences of poor physical health and wellbeing on public finances, costing tens of billions annually. Given that covid has harmed both areas, should our recovery put sport, activity and mental health at its heart?

Answer from Steve Barclay (Chief Secretary to the Treasury)

I agree that sport and wellbeing should be at the heart of our recovery plans, recognizing the work done by my hon. Friend on these issues. We are keen to explore opportunities around social prescribing, where sports play a crucial role in mental health and recovery from covid.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The specific ask about considering a well-being budget focusing on shifting emphasis from GDP was not directly addressed.

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Q2 Tracey Crouch Con
Culture, Media & Sport
Context

This follows an initial query about funding for sports and mental health recovery, aiming to deepen discussion on shifting economic priorities.

Question

Does he agree that our recovery strategy should put sport, physical activity and wellbeing at its heart? Will he consider the merits of a well-being budget looking beyond GDP as the sole measure?

Answer from Steve Barclay (Chief Secretary to the Treasury)

I agree that sport and wellbeing should be central to our recovery plans. We are keen to work with her on opportunities around social prescribing, where sports play a crucial role in treating mental health and recovering from covid.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The specific ask about considering a well-being budget focusing on shifting emphasis from GDP was not directly addressed.

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