MPs call for sport camps and daily mile initiatives

Posted: Thu, 12 Jan 2017 09:27

MPs have discussed the most effective ways to use cash raised from the soft drinks tax, including the rolling out of sports camps and daily mile initiatives.

The 90-minute debate, which took place on Tuesday afternoon at Westminster in London, was tabled by Justin Tomlinson, MP for North Swindon. He opened the discussion by saying that a third of children are overweight or obese, which was "an alarming figure, which creates social norms and becomes acceptable".

Tags: Health, PE, Physical Activity, Sport, participation, sport policy