Written questions

Culture and Sports: Children

Commons · Question 15110 · Tabled 1 Jul 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 7 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Freddie van Mierlo

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to ensure adequate opportunities for under 16s to engage in sport and cultural activities.

Answer

Answered by Stephanie Peacock, 7 Jul 2026

The Government is committed to ensuring that everyone, including children and young people, have access to and benefit from quality sport and cultural opportunities.Our arm’s length body Sport England works to increase participation in grassroots sport, i...