Debates between Caroline Dinenage and Lord Evans of Rainow during the 2015-2017 Parliament

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Debate between Caroline Dinenage and Lord Evans of Rainow
Thursday 15th October 2015

(8 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Caroline Dinenage Portrait Caroline Dinenage
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The hon. Gentleman makes an excellent point. We want to encourage that participation through school, university and out into life afterwards. That is why the This Girl Can campaign, which shows real women taking part in sport that is fun and not just competitive, has been such a fantastic way of encouraging them to get out there and lead a healthy lifestyle.

Lord Evans of Rainow Portrait Graham Evans (Weaver Vale) (Con)
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15. As the chairman of the all-party group for running and the father of a young daughter, I am very keen to encourage more girls to take up running, particularly through the excellent parkrun scheme. Mr Speaker, those runs are a great way to start a Saturday morning for those who, like yourself, have a young family. I recommend three miles around your local park. What is the impact of the Government’s investment in the school sports premium particularly on the take-up of sport by girls?

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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I am most grateful to the hon. Gentleman for his helpful public advice.