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Rugby: Listed Events

Commons · Question 43633 · Tabled 2 Apr 2025 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 11 Apr 2025

Question

Asked by Alex Barros-Curtis

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of including the Six Nations as part of the listed events regime.

Answer

Answered by Stephanie Peacock, 11 Apr 2025

The Government recognises the importance of ensuring access to sporting events, including the Six Nations, so that they can be enjoyed by a wide audience. However, this must also be balanced with the ability of sports national governing bodies to generate...