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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Active Lifestyles

Thursday 26 February 2026 · 3 questions

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Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The Government are committed to ensuring that people of all ages have the opportunity to maintain an active lifestyle.
  • Sport England invests over 250 million annually into grassroots sport to support people of all ages.
  • The Minister is willing to meet with members to discuss support for the carnival's continuation.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Gareth Thomas Labour (Co-op) Harrow West
Culture, Media & Sport
Context

The question arises from the need to ensure that people of all ages are supported in maintaining an active lifestyle.

Question

What steps she plans to take to ensure that people are adequately supported to maintain an active lifestyle at each stage of life?

Answer from Stephanie Peacock

The Government are committed to ensuring that people of all ages have the opportunity to maintain an active lifestyle. Sport England invests over £250 million of lottery and Exchequer funding annually into grassroots sport to support people of all ages. That includes multiple campaigns designed to encourage active lifestyles.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific steps or commitments were not detailed beyond general statements.

How: Under Review, Considering This

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Q2 Gareth Thomas Labour (Co-op) Harrow West
Context

The question is prompted by the remarkable achievements of Fay Bond in athletics at an advanced age and the benefits she demonstrated from maintaining an active lifestyle.

Question

Given the many benefits of an active lifestyle in later life, when might the first UK senior Olympics take place?

Answer from Stephanie Peacock

I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Team GB at the winter Olympics. It was a real pleasure to be out in Italy cheering them on in their most successful winter games yet. I pay tribute to the lady the hon. Gentleman mentioned. We want everyone, whatever their age, to be able to be active, and we are always interested to hear ideas about future major sporting events.

Not addressed: Question about UK senior Olympics was not addressed.

How: Congratulating Team Gb, Paying Tribute To The Lady Mentioned

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Q3 Ashley Fox Con Bridgwater
Context

The question is about preserving a cultural event that promotes an active lifestyle but faces challenges due to regulatory costs.

Question

Will the Minister meet with me and members of the carnival to discuss what support might be available so that this fantastic spectacle continues for another 180 years?

Answer from Stephanie Peacock

I am aware of the issue and would be delighted to meet the hon. Member to discuss it further.

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