Local Tennis Courts 2022-02-10
2022-02-10
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Q1
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Following the announcement on 2 October 2021, Richard Graham inquires about progress made by the Department.
What progress has been made on implementing plans to refurbish local tennis courts announced on 2 October 2021?
At the spending review, £30.1 million was allocated to renovate park tennis courts in partnership with the Lawn Tennis Association, aiming to revive over 4,500 courts including those at more than 1,500 venues.
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Richard Graham, expressing excitement about the mapping exercise by LTA benefiting over 4,500 public courts, asks when the application forms will be ready.
When will the application forms for tennis court refurbishment be ready?
Delivery will commence in the next financial year from April 2022, making a significant difference to tennis in this country.
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Concerning the underperformance of the English team in some sports, Barry Sheerman questions the opportunities for broader youth engagement in tennis and cricket.
Can we look seriously at broadening young people's participation in sports such as tennis and cricket?
Sport England and UK Sport have invested successfully, and the school sport and activity action plan will be refreshed, focusing on engaging young children in various sports.
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The question asked for a commitment to broadening participation specifically but received a general statement about engagement in varied sports without concrete specifics.
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