Written questions

Rugby: Children

Commons · Question 19447 · Tabled 11 Dec 2024 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 20 Dec 2024

Question

Asked by Louie French

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to increase participation in rugby (a) union and (b) league amongst school children.

Answer

Answered by Stephanie Peacock, 20 Dec 2024

Everyone should have the opportunity to play sport and do regular physical activity. Schools play a key role in allowing all children to have high quality opportunities to take part in PE and sport, setting them up for a lifetime of physical activity. The...