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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Grassroots Sport: Children

Thursday 15 June 2023 · 3 questions

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

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At a glance

Answered 0 Partly answered 3 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Government providing 600 million for school sport
  • More than 80 sports sites supported in Wales since 2021
  • 300 million allocated to sports facilities in disadvantaged areas

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Rob Roberts
Culture, Media & Sport
Context

The questioner highlights the decline in participation in local sports activities and the need for more children to engage in team sports.

Question

What steps she is taking to encourage more children into grassroots sport. Thirty-odd years ago, my friends and I would spend eight hours a day every day of the school holidays playing cricket, now these facilities are mostly unused. My old hockey club used to run seven teams but now only manages three. What can the Government do to encourage participation, remove barriers to entry and get more kids out from in front of screens into team sports?

Answer from Lucy Frazer

Every child should have access to quality sport opportunities. We are providing £600 million for school sport and more than 80 sites supported in Wales since 2021. Our upcoming sports strategy will focus on embedding physical activity into every child's life by making sport accessible and inclusive.

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Not addressed: Specific actions to remove barriers to entry were not detailed

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Q2 Rob Roberts
Culture, Media & Sport
Context

The questioner notes the decline in local sports participation and highlights individual efforts by coaches to engage young people.

Question

Thirty-odd years ago, my friends and I would spend eight hours a day every day of the school holidays playing cricket. Now these facilities are mostly unused except on practice nights. My old hockey club used to run seven teams but now only manages three. What more can the Government do to encourage participation, remove barriers to entry and get more kids out from in front of screens into team sports?

Answer from Lucy Frazer

All children should have the chance to play sport. Facilities are important and we have supported more than 80 sites in Wales since 2021. Our upcoming sports strategy will focus on making sport accessible and inclusive.

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Not addressed: Specific actions to remove barriers to entry were not detailed

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Q3 Clive Efford Lab Eltham and Chislehurst
Culture, Media & Sport Children & Families
Context

The questioner notes that 47% of parents struggle due to the cost of living crisis, leading to reduced participation levels among poorer social groups.

Question

About 47% of parents say that the cost of living crisis is making it difficult for their children to participate in sport. The levels of participation among the poorest social groups is down on six years ago. What will the Secretary of State do in her plan to drive up participation in sport in those communities?

Answer from Lucy Frazer

A significant proportion of £300 million going into sports facilities across the country will go to disadvantaged areas. Our upcoming sports strategy will set out how we ensure everyone can take part in sport and that it is inclusive for everybody.

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Not addressed: Specific measures were not detailed, only mentioned £300 million going to disadvantaged areas

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