Sports Facilities Devon and Cornwall 2024-01-11
2024-01-11
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Q1
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The MP is concerned about the lack of investment and development in sports facilities in Devon and Cornwall.
What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on developing new sports facilities in Devon and Cornwall?
The Government are investing in facilities up and down the country. The multi-sport grassroots facilities programme has invested, through the Football Foundation, more than £766,000 since 2022 across Devon and Cornwall, supporting 79 projects so far with equipment.
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Q2
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The MP highlights the work of the Torquay athletics club in coaching young people but notes a lack of suitable training facilities.
What opportunities does the Minister see for getting such a facility in Torbay to address that need?
Sport England has provided more than £20 million to support grassroots projects in the region. The Minister is willing to share a full list of available funds that can be explored by the questioner.
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No specific commitment was made regarding obtaining a synthetic 400-metre track and field athletics facility suitable for high-level training in Torbay.
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