§ Mr. ReedTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what discussions her Department has had with the private sector on the contribution it can make to raising participation in sport and physical activity to 70 per cent. [174056]
§ Mr. CabornThe Department has had a number of discussions with the private, public and voluntary sectors on the role they can play in increasing participation in sport and physical activity across the population. The Government are also keen to engage employers, including the private sector, in encouraging physical activity in the workplace.
§ Mr. ReedTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what proportion of the target increase in participation in sport and physical activity between now and 2020 is expected to come through membership of private gym facilities. [174057]
§ Mr. CabornIt is not known what proportion of the target increase in participation in sport and physical activity will be met through the use of private gym facilities. The Chief Medical Officer's recommendation of at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity a day on five days of the week can be achieved through both lifestyle activity and/or structured exercise or sport.