Written questions

Gyms

2026-05-31 · Department of Health and Social Care · 5627 · Official question

Neil Duncan-Jordan

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has considered formally recognising gyms and fitness facilities as part of the wider preventative health infrastructure.

Answer

Addressing physical inactivity and getting people moving more is important for improving health outcomes, reducing demand on the National Health Service, and supporting economic growth.The leisure and fitness sector play an important role in supporting th...