Business of the House

Chris Green Excerpts

Thursday 9th March 2017 Commons Chamber

[Mr Lidington]

The hon. Lady makes a perfectly serious point. I will ask the relevant Health Minister to write to her.

[Chris Green (Bolton West) (Con)]

Exercise, especially jogging, can be a lonely pursuit, so may we have a debate on the value of running clubs, such as the Atherton running club in my constituency, which provide a fun and motivating environment for that healthy activity?

[Mr Lidington]

I am delighted to be able to pay tribute to my hon. Friend’s local running club. I do not know whether he is a participant as well as a champion.

[Chris Green]

indicated assent.

[Mr Lidington]

My hon. Friend nods—that is an even better sign. Perhaps another year he will join my hon. Friends the Members for Weaver Vale (Graham Evans) and for Crewe and Nantwich (Edward Timpson), who will take part in this year’s London marathon. We wish them well.