It is an honour to serve under the chairmanship today. The Government are committed to inclusion for disabled people in sport, including officiating roles. The Minister welcomed campaigns like SOPW founded by John McIntear, a Royal Navy veteran who uses a powered wheelchair and is a cricket umpire. He discussed the Government's strategy 'Sporting Future' and Sport England's new 10-year strategy 'Uniting the Movement' which aims to increase participation for under-represented groups including disabled people. Before the pandemic, disabled individuals were twice as likely to be physically inactive compared to those without disabilities; inequalities in sport remain significant. The Minister mentioned £20 million Tackling Inequalities Fund from Sport England has awarded £13.5 million with £9.7 million reaching community organisations, supporting over 2,800 projects and almost £2 million specifically targeting disabled people. He highlighted the importance of including disabled individuals in the Commonwealth games, aiming for a fully integrated parasport programme. The Minister emphasised ongoing efforts to address barriers faced by disabled officials and volunteers.