Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have any statistics demonstrating whether the practice of mindfulness increases productivity and promotes well-being.

The Government does not collect data on the practice of mindfulness on productivity and well-being.

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommends mindfulness as a way to prevent depression in people who have had three or more bouts of depression in the past.

The What Works Centre for Wellbeing has found that mindfulness training can have a positive impact on wellbeing. Their report, learning at work and wellbeing, is attached.