This petition was submitted during the 2019 to 2024 Parliament
Rejected petition Classify gyms and leisure centres in the "Essential services sector"
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Debate this petition and re classify Gyms and leisure centres as essential services
Physical exercise of all types is a major release for those who partake in all forms of training.
Professionally designed training and dietary programs provide an integral part in preventing many diseases as well as having a major positive influence on mental health. All of these factors significantly improve the health and well being of all those who use Gyms which in turn has a direct benefit on easing NHS interventions on the treatment of many diseases.
Why was this petition rejected?
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You may wish to sign some of these petitions:
Keep gyms and leisure facilities open during any lockdown: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/556956
Prevent gyms closing due to a spike in Covid 19 cases: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/333869
The Committee will be holding a debate on Covid-19 restrictions on gyms and sport on Monday 23 November. You will be able to watch the debate on Parliament TV at 4.30pm: https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Commons
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