Written questions

Recycling: Repairs and Maintenance

Commons · Question 116974 · Tabled 2 Mar 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 10 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Lisa Smart

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of public liability insurance requirements on volunteering opportunities for volunteers with repair and re-use expertise.

Answer

Answered by Stephanie Peacock, 10 Mar 2026

The government is committed to supporting volunteers, who play a vital role in supporting charities, strengthening communities, delivering services and driving positive change in local areas.Organisations have a dual responsibility to protect volunteers f...