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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Covid-19: Leisure Centres

Thursday 4 February 2021 · 2 questions

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

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Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Government announced a 100 million national leisure recovery fund to support local leisure centres.
  • The fund aims to help public sector leisure centres reopen and operate.
  • Dalton community leisure centre is considered vital for local health and well-being.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Simon Fell
Culture, Media & Sport
Context

The MP is concerned about the impact of the pandemic on local leisure centres, specifically highlighting the need for financial support.

Question

What steps have been taken to support local leisure centres during the covid-19 outbreak? The government recognises the importance of these centres in community health and has announced a £100 million national leisure recovery fund. However, applications are now closed and funding decisions are pending.

Answer from Nigel Huddleston

Sport and physical activity are vital for health, both mental and physical. The Government recognises the role of local leisure centres in communities and has announced a £100 million national leisure recovery fund to support public sector leisure centres reopening. Over 99% of eligible authorities have applied and funding decisions will be announced shortly.

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Q2 Simon Fell
Culture, Media & Sport
Context

The MP highlights the financial difficulties faced by the Dalton community leisure centre, a community-run charity supporting local schools and communities. The centre is struggling with significant losses due to the pandemic.

Question

Dalton community leisure centre in my constituency needs support. It is run as a community charity facing heavy losses from covid-19. The national leisure recovery fund offers hope but what assurance can be given that Dalton will receive support?

Answer from Nigel Huddleston

Dalton community leisure centre is crucial for local health and well-being. The Government's £100 million fund aims to support such centres reopening. While funding decisions are pending, the MP can be assured that this scheme will make a significant positive impact on Dalton.

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Not addressed: The answer does not provide specific details or assurance about the exact status of the application for the Dalton community leisure centre.

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