Active Lifestyles 2026-02-26
2026-02-26
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Q1
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The question arises from the need to ensure that people of all ages are supported in maintaining an active lifestyle.
What steps she plans to take to ensure that people are adequately supported to maintain an active lifestyle at each stage of life?
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.
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Specific steps or commitments were not detailed beyond general statements.
Under Review
Considering This
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Q2
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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.
Given the many benefits of an active lifestyle in later life, when might the first UK senior Olympics take place?
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.
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Question about UK senior Olympics was not addressed.
Congratulating Team Gb
Paying Tribute To The Lady Mentioned
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Q3
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The question is about preserving a cultural event that promotes an active lifestyle but faces challenges due to regulatory costs.
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?
I am aware of the issue and would be delighted to meet the hon. Member to discuss it further.
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