Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he has taken to encourage local authorities to use Versus Arthritis' physical activity toolkit as part of their local recovery planning.

The Department is aware that Versus Arthritis has produced a range of guidance for commissioners, clinicians, patients and the public to improve musculoskeletal health.

Commissioners draw on a range of evidence and guidance when planning and delivering for local populations, such as that produced by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, and guidance produced by charities such as Versus Arthritis.