HC Deb 16 July 1990 vol 176 c679
42. Mr. Harry Greenway

To ask the Lord President of the Council whether he has any plans to grant-aid the cost of courses undertaken by hon. Members who pursue physical education activities; and if he will make a statement.

Sir Geoffrey Howe

I have no such plans.

Mr. Greenway

Does my right hon. and learned Friend agree that money spent on grant-aiding hon. Members to undertake physical education would be well spent because it would make us fitter to do our demanding job, reduce the weight of many overweight Members, and make us all more efficient in pursuing our tasks?

Sir Geoffrey Howe

If my hon. Friend goes on advocating that cause with his customary zeal, I cannot see any case for spending public money on it.