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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Grassroots Sport

Thursday 13 February 2020 · 3 questions

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Key points

  • Sarah Atherton invited the Minister to visit Wrexham rugby club to see their work with children, and the Minister expressed willingness to visit Wrexham regardless of his job status.
  • Catherine West inquired about the Government's plans to introduce a gambling levy on other sports to fund grassroots participation, and the Minister noted there are no current plans for such a levy but kept an open mind.
  • Greg Smith congratulated Buckingham Ladies for winning the Jaffa Super 6s final and asked about Government plans to support similar teams, to which the Minister encouraged engagement with local representatives from Sport England.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Sarah Atherton Lab Wrexham
Culture, Media & Sport
Context

The Government's commitment to funding grassroots sports through Sport England.

Question

In Wrexham, football is prevalent. Will the Minister accompany me to Wrexham rugby club to see their work with children?

Answer from Nigel Adams (Minister of State for Sport and Civil Society)

The Minister expresses willingness to visit Wrexham regardless of his job status. He mentions a previous visit when Goole Town played Wrexham in 1976, noting that sport is devolved matter but looks forward to visiting Wrexham soon.

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Q2 Catherine West Lab Hornsey and Wood Green
Culture, Media & Sport
Context

Current funding models for grassroots sports include lottery and Exchequer funds.

Question

With a 20% drop in participation since 2010, is the Government considering taking a gambling levy from other sports to pay for grassroots participation?

Answer from Nigel Adams (Minister of State for Sport and Civil Society)

The Minister acknowledges huge investment in grassroots sports, including £550 million for football. He notes the lottery's role but states there are no current plans to introduce a levy on other sports, while keeping an open mind.

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Q3 Greg Smith Con East Yorkshire
Culture, Media & Sport
Context

Buckingham Ladies hockey team's recent success and past challenges.

Question

Will the Minister join me in congratulating Buckingham Ladies for winning the Jaffa Super 6s final, and what plans does the Government have to support similar teams?

Answer from Nigel Adams (Minister of State for Sport and Civil Society)

The Minister congratulates Greg Smith on becoming an MP and the team on their victory. He encourages engagement with local representatives from Sport England to nurture and see grow such clubs.

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