Access to Grassroots Sports 2022-11-23
2022-11-23
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Q1
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The MP is concerned about the impact of government support on local sports facilities.
Whether he has had recent discussions with the Welsh Government on supporting access to grassroots sports in Wales. I am concerned about the funding and development of sports facilities across my constituency.
I absolutely agree with my hon. Friend, and that is why we have allocated £1.3 million to 17 projects in Wales to make vital improvements to changing room facilities and artificial grass surfaces.
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Assessment & feedback
Specific discussions with the Welsh Government were not addressed.
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Q2
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The MP is concerned about the impact of recent budget cuts on grassroots football funding.
UK Government funding for grassroots football facilities in Clwyd South this year has included £57,000 for upgrading the pitch at Ysgol y Grango for the community hub, and £20,000 for Penycae football club. Does my right hon. Friend agree that grassroots sport is vital for health, wellbeing, and quality of life?
The Government have already shown their commitment to sport—not just football but many other sports—through the funds disbursed by DCMS across the United Kingdom.
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Assessment & feedback
Specific safeguarding of £12 million for grassroots football in Wales was not addressed.
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Q3
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The MP is concerned about the impact of recent budget cuts on grassroots football funding in Wales.
With £12 million earmarked for the development of sport over the next few years, will the Secretary of State speak to the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and beg her to safeguard that money for grassroots football in Wales?
The Government have already shown their commitment to sport—not just football but many other sports—through the funds disbursed by DCMS across the United Kingdom.
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Assessment & feedback
Specific safeguarding of £12 million for grassroots football in Wales was not addressed.
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