Prevention of Ill Health: Government Vision Debate

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Department: Department of Health and Social Care

Prevention of Ill Health: Government Vision

Rebecca Pow Excerpts
Monday 5th November 2018

(6 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Matt Hancock Portrait Matt Hancock
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We are reviewing questions around that issue, because we want to ensure the best possible prevention and early diagnosis.

Rebecca Pow Portrait Rebecca Pow (Taunton Deane) (Con)
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I welcome the focus on physical activity in the new prevention strategy. First, how will the Secretary of State work with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport on this? Secondly, would not travelling to work provide a great opportunity? Activities such as walking, cycling, tennis before work, Mr Speaker, and my eight minutes of pilates are all cheap or free. What does the Secretary of State have to say about that?

Matt Hancock Portrait Matt Hancock
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Well, I wish I had time for eight minutes of pilates with my hon. Friend. I cannot think of a better way to start the day. I am delighted that the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport was here for the statement. We have been working with his Department on the strategy because it is so important to work across Government.