Written questions

Sports: Public Participation

Commons · Question 900510 · Tabled 11 Jun 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 18 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Jas Athwal

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what funding her Department is providing to help increase levels of participation in grassroots sport.

Answer

Answered by Stephanie Peacock, 18 Jun 2026

The Government believes in the power of grassroots sport. Everyone should have access to quality sport and physical activity opportunities. We provide the majority of support through our Arm’s Length Body, Sport England, which annually invests over £250 m...