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Reporting a contingent liability in relation to the 2021 Rugby League World Cup

26 May 2022

Proposing MP
Nigel Huddleston Con
Droitwich and Evesham
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

Nigel Huddleston reports on the government's commitment to underwrite the Rugby League World Cup, rescheduled from 2021 to October-November 2022.

Action Requested

The department has committed up to £10 million towards the event, including £4 million for increased costs due to Covid-19 and £6 million for lost ticketing income. This underwrite supports the delivery of an event that will drive economic growth in the region and align with government ambitions.

Key Facts

  • The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport laid a departmental Minute on 26 May 2022.
  • The underwrite covers up to £10 million: £4 million for increased costs due to Covid-19 and £6 million for lost ticketing income.
  • DCMS agreed to fund £15 million towards the tournament in 2016 and a further £10 million for legacy projects.
  • A further £5.6 million was granted from the Sport Survival Package when the tournament had to be postponed due to the pandemic.
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