Schools in Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner, as well as Hillingdon and Harrow councils, provide children with excellent facilities for physical education. The Government has a role in ensuring that this provision continues long into the future and, in particular, supports schools who are keen to open and enhance sports facilities.
In a recent parliamentary debate, which was led by my colleague Ben Bradley, the matter was discussed at length by Members of Parliament. This important debate largely focused on the importance of such facilities for pupils across the country. In particular, I was interested to ask about the use of school leisure facilities when the schools are shut. Provided that this does not come at the expense of the schools in question, I believe that this will only benefit the wider community. A notion shared by many colleagues in the House.
