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Horseracing

Thursday 23 May 2024 · 3 questions

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Answered 1 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The Government supports horseracing as a major economic contributor and a world-renowned sport.
  • The Government urges both sides to agree on a deal to secure increased investment and sustainability in horseracing.
  • Colleagues in Sport England and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs are assessing the impact of increased rainfall and flooding on the horseracing industry.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Matthew Hancock Con
Business & Trade
Context

The MP raises the issue of supporting the horseracing industry, a major economic contributor.

Question

What steps her Department is taking to support the horseracing industry. The Government very much supports horseracing as a major economic contributor and has been working with industry to maintain its status as a world-renowned sport.

Answer from Stuart Andrew

The Government very much support horseracing, which is the second largest spectator sport and a major economic contributor. We have been working extensively with industry to maintain its status as a world-renowned sport.

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Not addressed: The question did not include a specific ask, so no direct commitment was given.

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Q2 Matthew Hancock Con
Culture, Media & Sport Business & Trade
Context

The MP is making his last contribution in the House and raises concerns about the horseracing industry's need for significant support during difficult times.

Question

Can he assure me that he will do everything he possibly can to use the last few days in which this Parliament is sitting to get that deal over the line? We now want certainty to be able to take this great sport from strength to strength. The Minister and the Secretary of State have been working hard to try to settle the latest levy negotiations.

Answer from Stuart Andrew

With an offer on the table, we urge both sides to agree on the terms of the deal, which will see increased investment in the sport, allowing it to grow and secure its sustainability. We will do everything we can to ensure that is agreed.

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Q3 Jim Shannon DUP Strangford
Culture, Media & Sport Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Context

The MP raises concerns about the impact of recent heavy rainfall and flooding on the horseracing industry.

Question

What assessment has been made of the impact of the past 12 months of increased rainfall and flooding on the horseracing industry? Colleagues in Sport England and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs have been looking at this issue, particularly as it has affected not just horseracing but other pitches.

Answer from Stuart Andrew

Colleagues in Sport England and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs have been looking at the issue. I have some further details on the conclusions of that, which I would be happy to write to the hon. Gentleman about.

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Not addressed: The Minister offered to provide written information but did not commit to an immediate or concrete response.

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