Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Steve Brine and John Cryer

Tuesday 23rd October 2018 Commons Chamber

[Steve Brine]

Like my hon. Friend, I pay tribute to Prospect Vale. I have many similar examples in Winchester. We absolutely recognise the importance of physical activity in tackling obesity, which is why as part of chapter 2 we are promoting a new national ambition for all primary schools in England to adopt an active mile initiative.

[John Cryer (Leyton and Wanstead) (Lab)]

So further to the Minister’s previous answer, why did the Government abolish school sport partnerships?

[Steve Brine]

This Government are investing heavily in school sports through the school sport premium. For instance, the money raised from the soft drinks industry levy—the sugar tax—is going directly to supporting schools’ investment in sports, for instance through the Daily Mile campaign, which has just been mentioned.