Oral Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport
“What steps she plans to take to ensure that people are adequately supported to maintain an active lifestyle at each stage of life.”
Tabled: 12 February 2026Answered: 26 February 2026
Asked by
Gareth Thomas
Labour (Co-op) — Harrow West
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
Answer from Hansard
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (Stephanie Peacock)
The Government are committed to ensuring that people of all ages have the opportunity to maintain an active lifestyle. Sport England invests over £250 million of lottery and Exchequer funding annually into grassroots sport to support people of all ages. That includes multiple campaigns designed to encourage active lifestyles.