Context
The UK's horse-racing industry is facing significant challenges due to the ongoing pandemic.
Question
What commitments can my hon. Friend make to supporting behind-closed-doors race meetings with 12 jockeys in a single race and no crowds, as proposed by the British Horseracing Authority?
Answer from Nigel Huddleston
I thank my hon. Friend for her support of the horse-racing industry. All major sports need to look after their staff, competitors, stakeholders and fans, and that includes having an eye to when competition might resume. At this stage, it is not possible to give a timescale for when current restrictions will be relaxed. Potential conditions in which sport might return include behind closed doors, with neutral venues and with limited staff and broadcast crew. Other considerations would include first responder capacity and the availability of regular testing.
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