Written questions

Sports: Facilities

Commons · Question 128371 · Tabled 20 Apr 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 27 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Ruth Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the effect of access to (a) accessible, (b) covered and (c) indoor sports facilities to levels of participation by disabled people in sport.

Answer

Answered by Stephanie Peacock, 27 Apr 2026

The Government recognises that high-quality, inclusive facilities help people get active. Accessible, covered and indoor sports facilities are essential to increasing participation by disabled people. In June last year, we committed £400 million to transf...