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Commons · Question 9279 · Tabled 11 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 16 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by James McMurdock

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the role of independent gyms in reducing demand on NHS services.

Answer

Answered by Sharon Hodgson, 16 Jun 2026

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...