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Local council proposes to increase fees for local sports clubs by up to 500%, potentially causing closures.
Does the Member agree that every step should be taken at all levels of government to improve grassroots sport?
That is absolutely right. The Government seeks to support sport and physical activity at every level so everyone, regardless of age or ability, has the option to get more active. Through Sport England, £1 billion investment between 2017-2021 aims to reach out to people who traditionally have not thought sport and physical activity is for them.
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DCMS has not published impact data on the National Citizen Service since 2016. Former partner organisations are closing, and new contracts have transition issues.
What measures are in place to ensure taxpayers' money is spent appropriately for NCS?
The National Citizen Service has benefited almost 600,000 young people in disadvantaged areas. It teaches life skills, improves confidence and boosts employability. The programme is the fastest-growing youth movement for a century.
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Did not address funding concerns or data transparency issues raised by the questioner.
Focused On Positive Outcomes Of Ncs
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Q3
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Local newspapers play a crucial role in local democracy and community cohesion.
What steps is my hon. Friend taking to ensure that newspapers such as the Selby Times have the support they need to flourish?
My hon. Friend is right to mention the important role played by local newspapers—not least the Selby Times. It is clear to the Government that they play an invaluable role in the fabric of our society, ensuring that there is a healthy democracy both nationally and locally. On 27 January, we published our formal response to the independent Cairncross review, which outlines the steps that regulators, Government and industry will take to support the future of the news publishing industry nationally and locally.
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