Questions & Answers
Q1
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The MP raises the issue of supporting the horseracing industry, a major economic contributor.
What steps her Department is taking to support the horseracing industry. The Government very much supports horseracing as a major economic contributor and has been working with industry to maintain its status as a world-renowned sport.
The Government very much support horseracing, which is the second largest spectator sport and a major economic contributor. We have been working extensively with industry to maintain its status as a world-renowned sport.
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The question did not include a specific ask, so no direct commitment was given.
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Q2
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The MP is making his last contribution in the House and raises concerns about the horseracing industry's need for significant support during difficult times.
Can he assure me that he will do everything he possibly can to use the last few days in which this Parliament is sitting to get that deal over the line? We now want certainty to be able to take this great sport from strength to strength. The Minister and the Secretary of State have been working hard to try to settle the latest levy negotiations.
With an offer on the table, we urge both sides to agree on the terms of the deal, which will see increased investment in the sport, allowing it to grow and secure its sustainability. We will do everything we can to ensure that is agreed.
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Q3
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The MP raises concerns about the impact of recent heavy rainfall and flooding on the horseracing industry.
What assessment has been made of the impact of the past 12 months of increased rainfall and flooding on the horseracing industry? Colleagues in Sport England and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs have been looking at this issue, particularly as it has affected not just horseracing but other pitches.
Colleagues in Sport England and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs have been looking at the issue. I have some further details on the conclusions of that, which I would be happy to write to the hon. Gentleman about.
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The Minister offered to provide written information but did not commit to an immediate or concrete response.
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