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Q1
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The MP is seeking information on funding to support participation in grassroots sport activities.
What funding her Department is providing to help improve participation in grassroots sport.
The Government believe in the power of grassroots sport. We have committed £400 million over the next four years, and £85 million in this coming year. Of course, Sport England invests £250 million annually through Exchequer and lottery funding.
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Q2
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Parkrun is a global phenomenon celebrating its 21st birthday, hosting over 1,300 events weekly in the UK. The questioner highlights parkrun's benefits for health and well-being.
I declare an interest as the chair of the all-party parliamentary group on parkrun. Currently, over 1,300 parkrun events take place across the UK every Saturday morning, including two in my constituency. Given its benefits in terms of health and wellbeing—many of my constituents are NHS couch to 5K graduates—will the Minister please outline what discussions she has had with parkrun to support that excellent initiative?
I was pleased to meet representatives of parkrun alongside my hon. Friend a few months ago to mark its 21st anniversary, and I pay tribute to the huge impact it has. Indeed, last year, I joined my hon. Friend for the relaunch of parkwalk, which is a great example of how inclusive parkrun is—of course, it would not be possible without all the volunteers.
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The specific ask regarding discussions with parkrun was not addressed; only a mention of meeting representatives is given.
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Q3
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Sydenham amateur boxing club in Bridgwater works with young people, teaching discipline and control. The club aims to expand and build a purpose-built gym.
Sydenham amateur boxing club does an incredible job, working with young people in and around Bridgwater. It helps teach not just boxing, but discipline and control. In order to help more young people, it wants to expand and build a purpose-built gym, so will the Minister outline what support is available for grassroots boxing clubs such as Sydenham to help them improve their facilities and help more young people?
I thank the hon. Gentleman for his question—it was a pleasure to meet him on a different subject earlier this week. I met the all-party parliamentary group on boxing recently. I welcome the points he makes and agree with them, and I am keen to work with him to help deliver that goal.
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The specific ask regarding support for grassroots boxing clubs was not addressed; only a statement of willingness to work together is given.
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