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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Rugby League Clubs: Financial Support

Thursday 5 November 2020 · 2 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Karl Turner asked the Minister about discussions with the Chancellor regarding financial support for rugby league clubs.
  • The Minister confirmed a 16 million emergency loan for rugby league clubs and ongoing work with the Treasury.
  • Karl Turner congratulated the Speaker on being elected one year prior and praised the Speaker for promoting rugby league.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Karl Turner Ind Kingston upon Hull East
Culture, Media & Sport
Context

The MP is concerned about the financial struggles of rugby league clubs in his constituency, particularly given their importance to local communities and upcoming events like the Rugby League World Cup hosted by Hull.

Question

What discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on financial support for rugby league clubs. I am very grateful to the Sports Minister for his helpful engagement with me about rugby league, but it is very unlikely that fans will be back in stadiums for some time, so can the Secretary of State offer more financial support to ensure that we do not lose clubs such as Hull Kingston Rovers and Hull FC, both of which are incredibly important to our city?

Answer from Oliver Dowden

I know just how precious rugby league clubs are to their local communities and have provided a £16 million emergency loan, with more work ongoing with the Treasury. The Sports Minister and I are working tirelessly to provide support for sports that rely on fan attendance.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The specific request for further financial support was not directly addressed with concrete commitments or timelines beyond ongoing work.

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Q2 Karl Turner Ind Kingston upon Hull East
Culture, Media & Sport
Context

The MP is concerned about the financial struggles of rugby league clubs in his constituency, particularly given their importance to local communities and upcoming events like the Rugby League World Cup hosted by Hull.

Question

May I offer you, Mr Speaker, belated congratulations on having been elected Speaker one year ago yesterday? I pay tribute to you for the work that you have always done to promote rugby league at all levels. I am very grateful to the Sports Minister for his helpful engagement with me about rugby league, but it is very unlikely that fans will be back in stadiums for some time, so can the Secretary of State offer more financial support to ensure that we do not lose clubs such as Hull Kingston Rovers and Hull FC, both of which are incredibly important to our city?

Answer from Oliver Dowden

I completely agree with the hon. Gentleman's analysis and we have been working closely with the Treasury, but it is not possible for fans to return in stadiums from 1 October.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The specific request for further financial support was not directly addressed with concrete commitments or timelines beyond ongoing work.

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