SPORT IN SCHOOLS

Early day motion 160, tabled 7 December 1999 by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 37 members.

That this House notes with concern the statistics in the Adidas, Sport Uncovered, report showing a considerable increase in the cases of childhood obesity; further notes the decline in sporting participation among young people with more than 75 per cent. not voluntarily participating; and urges the Government to make weekly physical education part of the core curriculum and to establish a committee to discuss the extent of such activity and to promote sport in school.

Signatures by party: Labour 16, Liberal Democrat 14, Conservative 3, UUP 2, Labour/Co-operative 1, Plaid Cymru 1.