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We were concerned about reports that the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) had...

Recommendation
We were concerned about reports that the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) had sought to renege on commitments to provide funding for physical education. Given the importance of PE and sport to improving health outcomes, and the potential in the longer‑term for consequential savings to the NHS, we expect DHSC to put its share of funding into the school sport system, along with funding from the Department for Education and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. (Recommendation, Paragraph 30) 52 Healthy Spaces
Government Response

A response document is linked to this report, dated 26 June 2026. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.

Addressee Bodies
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Timeline
Recommendation age 0.4 yrs
Report published 20 Apr 2026