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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Access to Grassroots Sports

Wednesday 23 November 2022 · 3 questions

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

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Answered 0 Partly answered 3 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Simon Baynes inquired about recent discussions with the Welsh Government on supporting access to grassroots sports in Wales.
  • The UK Government has allocated 1.3 million to 17 projects in Wales for improving sports facilities.
  • Nia Griffith requested the Secretary of State to speak with the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport to safeguard 12 million for grassroots football in Wales.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Simon Baynes
Culture, Media & Sport
Context

The MP is concerned about the impact of government support on local sports facilities.

Question

Whether he has had recent discussions with the Welsh Government on supporting access to grassroots sports in Wales. I am concerned about the funding and development of sports facilities across my constituency.

Answer from David Davies

I absolutely agree with my hon. Friend, and that is why we have allocated £1.3 million to 17 projects in Wales to make vital improvements to changing room facilities and artificial grass surfaces.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific discussions with the Welsh Government were not addressed.

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Q2 Simon Baynes
Culture, Media & Sport
Context

The MP is concerned about the impact of recent budget cuts on grassroots football funding.

Question

UK Government funding for grassroots football facilities in Clwyd South this year has included £57,000 for upgrading the pitch at Ysgol y Grango for the community hub, and £20,000 for Penycae football club. Does my right hon. Friend agree that grassroots sport is vital for health, wellbeing, and quality of life?

Answer from David Davies

The Government have already shown their commitment to sport—not just football but many other sports—through the funds disbursed by DCMS across the United Kingdom.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific safeguarding of £12 million for grassroots football in Wales was not addressed.

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Q3 Nia Griffith Lab Llanelli
Wales Culture, Media & Sport
Context

The MP is concerned about the impact of recent budget cuts on grassroots football funding in Wales.

Question

With £12 million earmarked for the development of sport over the next few years, will the Secretary of State speak to the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and beg her to safeguard that money for grassroots football in Wales?

Answer from David Davies

The Government have already shown their commitment to sport—not just football but many other sports—through the funds disbursed by DCMS across the United Kingdom.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific safeguarding of £12 million for grassroots football in Wales was not addressed.

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