SPORT IN SCHOOLS

Early day motion 7, tabled 20 June 2001 by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 59 members.

That this House notes with concern the 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 34, Liberal Democrat 14, Labour/Co-operative 5, Conservative 2, UUP 2, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1.