Recommendations & Conclusions
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Recommendation
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Acknowledged
We recognise the pressures on the public finances. Investing in sport, however, by creating a more active population, will eventually lead to significant savings, particularly in the health and welfare budgets. We recommend that the Government increase the 0.3% (£3.8 billion) share of total government expenditure on sport and recreation …
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We recognise the pressures on the public finances. Investing in sport, however, by creating a more active population, will eventually lead to significant savings, particularly in the health and welfare budgets. We recommend that the Government increase the 0.3% (£3.8 billion) share of total government expenditure on sport and recreation to at least 0.6% (£7.6 billion at current levels of Government spending) over the next ten years. (Recommendation, Paragraph 12)
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Government response AI summary
The government acknowledged the importance of sustained investment by outlining various significant funding commitments, but did not commit to increasing the percentage share of total government expenditure to the recommended 0.6%.
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Department for Culture, Media and Sport
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Recommendation
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Acknowledged
We recommend that the Government require schools to have a policy to give every child the opportunity to achieve at least 60 minutes of physical activity a day. We further recommend that the Government set clear expectations for activity to be woven into the school day, through short movement breaks, …
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We recommend that the Government require schools to have a policy to give every child the opportunity to achieve at least 60 minutes of physical activity a day. We further recommend that the Government set clear expectations for activity to be woven into the school day, through short movement breaks, active travel, and wrap‑around provision. (Recommendation, Paragraph 75)
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Government response AI summary
The government acknowledges the important role schools can play in helping children be active and will continue to support them in creating active environments, but does not commit to requiring a specific policy or setting clear expectations.
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Department for Culture, Media and Sport
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Conclusion
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Acknowledged
Joining a sports club, community walking club or a leisure centre is a wonderful way to meet new people in the community and to make connections. When local people come together through sport and physical activity, further benefits follow, from increased spending in nearby businesses to improved understanding between communities …
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Joining a sports club, community walking club or a leisure centre is a wonderful way to meet new people in the community and to make connections. When local people come together through sport and physical activity, further benefits follow, from increased spending in nearby businesses to improved understanding between communities who might not otherwise meet. (Conclusion, Paragraph 108)
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Government response AI summary
The government recognises the critical role of sport and physical activity in improving wellbeing, boosting social connection, and bringing communities together.
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Department for Culture, Media and Sport
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Recommendation
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Acknowledged
We recommend that the Government review the impact of the place‑ based funding model annually, publishing metrics to ensure that ‘doubly‑ disadvantaged’ neighbourhoods are being fully included in the process. (Recommendation, Paragraph 117)
Government response AI summary
The government acknowledged the importance of targeting disadvantaged areas, stating DCMS has published guidance and is working with Sport England to prioritize high-need areas, but did not commit to an annual review or publishing specific metrics on funding impact.
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Department for Culture, Media and Sport
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Recommendation
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Acknowledged
We recognise the importance of providing safe environments for everyone attending sports clubs or activity groups and would not want to advocate for anything that would compromise this. However, we call on the Government to be mindful of the added burden on volunteers that legislative changes can cause. (Conclusion, Paragraph …
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We recognise the importance of providing safe environments for everyone attending sports clubs or activity groups and would not want to advocate for anything that would compromise this. However, we call on the Government to be mindful of the added burden on volunteers that legislative changes can cause. (Conclusion, Paragraph 139)
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Government response AI summary
The government welcomes the recognition of volunteers and agrees to streamline administration, detailing ongoing work with Sport England, CIMSPA, and ODI to develop an open data standard for volunteering and a new national workforce register.
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Department for Culture, Media and Sport
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Recommendation
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Acknowledged
We recommend that the Government establish a time‑limited, cross‑ departmental working group with a clearly defined set of objectives and a formal methodology for measuring progress and outputs to support the delivery of the strategy. This group should be chaired at senior ministerial level to ensure authority and accountability, and …
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We recommend that the Government establish a time‑limited, cross‑ departmental working group with a clearly defined set of objectives and a formal methodology for measuring progress and outputs to support the delivery of the strategy. This group should be chaired at senior ministerial level to ensure authority and accountability, and comprise senior officials and ministers from all relevant departments—including the Cabinet Office; Culture, Media and Sport; Education; Health; Local Government; Transport; the Treasury; the Women and Equalities Unit; and Work and Pensions. The group should publish regular, transparent updates against its objectives. (Recommendation, Paragraph 150) 59
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Government response AI summary
The government acknowledged the need for collaboration and stated its intention to set measurable objectives through a National Plan for Physical Activity, but did not commit to establishing the specific cross-departmental working group recommended.
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Department for Culture, Media and Sport