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Football: Sportsgrounds

Commons · Question 8236 · Tabled 9 Jun 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 16 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Louie French

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the safety of artificial grass football pitches.

Answer

Answered by Stephanie Peacock, 16 Jun 2026

The safety, wellbeing and welfare of everyone taking part in sport is absolutely paramount. Artificial Grass Pitches (AGPs) provide durable, safe, year-round playing surfaces, helping more people to access the benefits of physical activity. We remain comm...