Written questions

Sports: Facilities

Commons · Question 67 · Tabled 13 May 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 18 May 2026

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of access to sports facilities for people living in rural communities.

Answer

Answered by Stephanie Peacock, 18 May 2026

The Government is committed to ensure everyone, regardless of where they live, should have access to quality sport and physical activity opportunities.That is why we provide the majority of support for grassroots sports through our Arm’s Length Body, Spor...