Sports: Community Development
Commons · Question 106105 · Tabled 15 Jan 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Question
Asked by Mary Glindon
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of community sports initiatives on (a) public health outcomes and (b) crime.
Answer
Answered by Stephanie Peacock, 21 Jan 2026
The Government is committed to ensuring that everyone, regardless of background, should have access to and benefit from quality sport and physical activity. Community sports initiatives can have a wide range of benefits, including promoting social inclusi...