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Acknowledged
We recommend that the Government establish a time‑limited, cross‑ departmental working group with a clearly...
Recommendation
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
Government Response 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.
Government Response
Acknowledged
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
A number of departments, public bodies and stakeholders are involved in increasing activity and decreasing inactivity and collaborate effectively across Government. Through the National Plan for Physical Activity we intend to set out clear, measurable objectives for improving the health of the nation by tackling physical inactivity.
Source
Committee
Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Report
4th Report - Game On: Community and school sport
20 Apr 2026
HC 593
Addressee Bodies
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Timeline
Recommendation age
0.3 yrs
Report published
20 Apr 2026