Debates between Earl of Courtown and Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate during the 2017-2019 Parliament

Thu 21st Mar 2019

Yoga

Debate between Earl of Courtown and Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate
Thursday 21st March 2019

(5 years, 8 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Earl of Courtown Portrait The Earl of Courtown
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My Lords, the noble Lord is quite right about the importance of social prescribing—it can be felt right across the population, particularly in relation to mental health. I agree with my right honourable friend the Secretary of State about social prescribing; that is one of his top priorities. The noble Lord asked whether a meeting could be arranged with me, him and other interested parties. I will pass that request on to the Minister responsible so that they can have a useful conversation.

Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate Portrait Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate (Con)
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My Lords, it is acknowledged that yoga is very beneficial for mental health: it provides mindfulness, an ability to make better judgments, to relax, and to take decisions in a sensible and responsible way. In light of that, does my noble friend agree that yoga should now be made obligatory for Members of the House of Commons?

Earl of Courtown Portrait The Earl of Courtown
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My Lords, my noble friend makes a very important point about the importance of yoga and the great benefits that it gives to everybody. I have unrolled my yoga mat in my office and am waiting for a lesson from my noble friend Lady Barran, who is a teacher of yoga.