Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 111004

Cancer: Walking

Tabled: 4 February 2026
Answered: 11 February 2026

Question

Adam Dance

Liberal DemocratYeovil

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of people walking on (a) cancer prevention and (b) cancer recovery.

Answer

Ashley Dalton
Being physically active, including walking and brisk walking, can help with the prevention and management of long-term health conditions, such as some cancers. Movement is an important part of care for people going through cancer treatment, helping to sup...

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