Rejected petition Government to debate the importance of youth sport in mental/physical wellbeing

Government to consider debate that classroom activities already bring children into close contact, and that attending sports activities in enlarged spaces or outside will not increase their risk of contracting COVID any further.

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Government to consider Mental Health of Children

Government to Debate the Benefits of Sport

Government to not destroy the health of the next generation

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You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/557497

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Date submitted 1 November 2020
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