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1719873

	registered interest
	date	21/05/2024
	answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	217
	answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Gambling: Taxation
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will make an assessment of the effectiveness of research, prevention and treatment commissioning when the statutory gambling levy is in place; and if she will make it her policy to publish (a) that assessment and (b) recommendations to improve the system.
	tabling member constituency	Barnsley East
	tabling member printed	Stephanie Peacock
	uin	27555
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/05/2024 answer text <p>It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.</p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew question first answered 24/05/2024 11:01:21 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
	tabling member	4607 label Biography information for Stephanie Peacock

1719874

	registered interest
	date	21/05/2024
	answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	217
	answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Gambling Act 2005 Review
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to the article by the Gambling Commission entitled Evaluating the impact of the Gambling Act Review, published on 19 March 2024, what the framework developed by the National Centre for Social Research for process and impact evaluations of the review of the Gambling Act 2005 will include.
	tabling member constituency	Barnsley East
	tabling member printed	Stephanie Peacock
	uin	27556
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/05/2024 answer text <p>It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.</p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew question first answered 24/05/2024 11:00:08 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
	tabling member	4607 label Biography information for Stephanie Peacock

1719198

	registered interest
	date	20/05/2024
	answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	217
	answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Football: Ethnic Groups
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will take steps with relevant football bodies to help increase British Asian representation in football (a) on and (b) off the pitch.
	tabling member constituency	Bristol West
	tabling member printed	Thangam Debbonaire
	uin	27097
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/05/2024 answer text <p>It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.</p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew question first answered 24/05/2024 11:08:55 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
	tabling member	4433 label Biography information for Thangam Debbonaire

1719199

	registered interest
	date	20/05/2024
	answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	217
	answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Football: Voluntary Work
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will take steps with relevant football bodies to help increase the level of volunteering in grassroots football.
	tabling member constituency	Bristol West
	tabling member printed	Thangam Debbonaire
	uin	27098
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/05/2024 answer text <p>It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.</p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew question first answered 24/05/2024 11:07:40 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
	tabling member	4433 label Biography information for Thangam Debbonaire

1719235

	registered interest
	date	20/05/2024
	answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	217
	answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Sports: Ellesmere Port and Neston
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how many applications her Department received for the Multi-Sport Grassroots Facilities Programme from Ellesmere Port and Neston constituency.
	tabling member constituency	Ellesmere Port and Neston
	tabling member printed	Justin Madders
	uin	27080
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/05/2024 answer text <p>The Multi-Sport Grassroots Facilities Programme is investing over £325 million between 2021 and 2025 to level up facilities across the whole of the UK. In England, this is delivered through the Football Foundation which is an independent charity and is best placed to discuss any previous or prospective applications. DCMS does not receive or assess any applications, and projects are awarded through the Foundation's independent grant panel.</p><p>The Football Foundation plans their investment pipeline based on Local Football Facility Plans, which have been developed in partnership with local authorities and sector leaders. These will shortly be revised to take into account the current landscape and multi-sport usage. Potential applicants can still discuss an application with the Foundation at any time using the email address stated below. Their website also sets out the different grants available. For more information on this process, the Football Foundation can be contacted on <a href="mailto:enquiries@footballfoundation.org.uk" target="_blank">enquiries@footballfoundation.org.uk</a></p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew question first answered 23/05/2024 09:14:03 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
	tabling member	4418 label Biography information for Justin Madders

1719308

	registered interest
	date	20/05/2024
	answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	217
	answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	National Citizen Service Trust: Termination of Employment
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how many staff have left the National Citizen Service in each year since 2015.
	tabling member constituency	Solihull
	tabling member printed	Julian Knight
	uin	27068
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/05/2024 answer text <p>DCMS does not centrally hold this information.</p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew question first answered 24/05/2024 11:06:30 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
	tabling member	4410 label Biography information for Julian Knight

1719365

	registered interest
	date	20/05/2024
	answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	217
	answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Football: Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has had recent discussions with the Professional Footballers' Association on ensuring adequate support for former football players living with chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
	tabling member constituency	Barnsley East
	tabling member printed	Stephanie Peacock
	uin	27124
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/05/2024 answer text <p>I welcome the practical support being provided by sports and player associations to former players who develop neurodegenerative conditions such as chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Player associations such as the Professional Footballers’ Association play a valuable role in supporting players by providing short and long-term support to those affected by sporting injuries.</p><p>I have discussed the issue of dementia with the Professional Footballers' Association, specifically around the Football Brain Health Fund for players impacted by dementia, which was launched in September 2023. The fund aims to assist former players and their families who have been impacted by neurodegenerative conditions.</p><p>I wrote to the Professional Footballers' Association in April 2024 to further seek to understand the current workings of the fund and how they are engaging with former players.</p><p>The Government will continue to liaise with the football authorities and player associations to encourage ongoing funding for cross-game initiatives.</p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew question first answered 23/05/2024 09:16:29 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
	tabling member	4607 label Biography information for Stephanie Peacock

1719366

	registered interest
	date	20/05/2024
	answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	217
	answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Sports: Facilities
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what progress she has made on developing a National Vision for Facilities; and whether she plans to make that vision publicly available to support local areas.
	tabling member constituency	Barnsley East
	tabling member printed	Stephanie Peacock
	uin	27125
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/05/2024 answer text <p>It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.</p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew question first answered 24/05/2024 11:05:33 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
	tabling member	4607 label Biography information for Stephanie Peacock

1719391

	registered interest
	date	20/05/2024
	answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	217
	answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	British Overseas Territories: Scouts and Guides
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps his Department is taking to support Scouting and Girlguiding in the British Overseas Territories.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	26979
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/05/2024 answer text <p>It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.</p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew question first answered 24/05/2024 11:02:59 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1719426

	registered interest
	date	20/05/2024
	answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	217
	answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Football
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has had recent discussions with the Football Association (FA) on consultation with the English Football League on FA Cup replays.
	tabling member constituency	Liverpool, West Derby
	tabling member printed	Ian Byrne
	uin	27164
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/05/2024 answer text <p>David and Goliath fixtures are part of the magic of the FA Cup. They are also important for the finances of smaller clubs. While this is ultimately a matter for the football authorities, we expect the FA and Premier League to consult with the English Football League and other leagues further down the pyramid on moves such as this and reach agreements collectively.</p><p>It is now incumbent on the FA and Premier League to publicly explain this decision and what further support they can provide to affected clubs.</p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew grouped question UIN 27165 question first answered 23/05/2024 09:15:28 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
	tabling member	4831 label Biography information for Ian Byrne

1719427

	registered interest
	date	20/05/2024
	answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	217
	answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Football
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will have discussions with the Football Association (FA) on the potential impact of ending FA Cup replays on non-Premier League teams.
	tabling member constituency	Liverpool, West Derby
	tabling member printed	Ian Byrne
	uin	27165
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/05/2024 answer text <p>David and Goliath fixtures are part of the magic of the FA Cup. They are also important for the finances of smaller clubs. While this is ultimately a matter for the football authorities, we expect the FA and Premier League to consult with the English Football League and other leagues further down the pyramid on moves such as this and reach agreements collectively.</p><p>It is now incumbent on the FA and Premier League to publicly explain this decision and what further support they can provide to affected clubs.</p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew grouped question UIN 27164 question first answered 23/05/2024 09:15:28 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
	tabling member	4831 label Biography information for Ian Byrne

1719067

	registered interest
	date	17/05/2024
	answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	217
	answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Sport England: Termination of Employment
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how many staff have left Sport England in each year since 2015.
	tabling member constituency	Solihull
	tabling member printed	Julian Knight
	uin	26886
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/05/2024 answer text <p>DCMS does not centrally hold this information.</p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew question first answered 24/05/2024 11:14:51 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
	tabling member	4410 label Biography information for Julian Knight

1719068

	registered interest
	date	17/05/2024
	answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	217
	answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Sports Grounds Safety Authority: Termination of Employment
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how many Sports Grounds Safety Authority staff have left that organisation in each year since 2015.
	tabling member constituency	Solihull
	tabling member printed	Julian Knight
	uin	26887
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/05/2024 answer text <p>DCMS does not centrally hold this information.</p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew question first answered 24/05/2024 11:12:45 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
	tabling member	4410 label Biography information for Julian Knight

1719070

	registered interest
	date	17/05/2024
	answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	217
	answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	UK Anti-doping: Termination of Employment
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how many staff have left UK Anti-Doping in each year since 2015.
	tabling member constituency	Solihull
	tabling member printed	Julian Knight
	uin	26889
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/05/2024 answer text <p>DCMS does not centrally hold this information.</p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew question first answered 24/05/2024 11:10:59 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
	tabling member	4410 label Biography information for Julian Knight

1719071

	registered interest
	date	17/05/2024
	answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	217
	answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	UK Sport: Termination of Employment
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how many staff have left UK Sport in each year since 2015.
	tabling member constituency	Solihull
	tabling member printed	Julian Knight
	uin	26890
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/05/2024 answer text <p>DCMS does not hold this data centrally.</p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew question first answered 24/05/2024 11:41:50 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
	tabling member	4410 label Biography information for Julian Knight

1720020

	registered interest
	date	16/05/2024
	answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	217
	answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Snooker
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if her Department will take steps to support snooker clubs.
	tabling member constituency	Kettering
	tabling member printed	Mr Philip Hollobone
	uin	902982
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/05/2024 answer text <p>I congratulate Kyren Wilson on his recent success at the Snooker World Championships. I recognise the important role snooker clubs play in many communities across the country.</p><p>The Government’s Arm’s Length Body for grassroots sport, Sport England, receives £323 million in Exchequer and Lottery funding each year. Since 2019, they have invested over £107,000 to projects which facilitate participation in Kettering.</p><p>Sport England provides support for grassroots sport through the newly established Movement Fund, which offers crowdfunding pledges, grants and resources to improve physical activity opportunities for the people and communities who need it the most.</p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew question first answered 23/05/2024 15:53:34 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
	tabling member	1537 label Biography information for Mr Philip Hollobone

1720021

	registered interest
	date	16/05/2024
	answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	217
	answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Gambling Act 2005 Review
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent progress her Department has made on its review of the Gambling Act 2005.
	tabling member constituency	Midlothian
	tabling member printed	Owen Thompson
	uin	902984
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/05/2024 answer text <p>The Government is working at pace with the Gambling Commission, industry and others to deliver the white paper.</p><p>The Government recently confirmed plans for the introduction of stake limits for online slots games, and last week published our plans for reforms to the land-based sector.</p><p>The Gambling Commission have also confirmed proposals for a range of measures, including financial risk checks and strengthened protections on direct marketing.</p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew question first answered 23/05/2024 15:54:20 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
	tabling member	4482 label Biography information for Owen Thompson

1720022

	registered interest
	date	16/05/2024
	answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	217
	answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Sports: Young People
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent assessment she has made of the impact of the Multi-Sport Grassroots Facilities Programme on access to sport for young people.
	tabling member constituency	Rushcliffe
	tabling member printed	Ruth Edwards
	uin	902985
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/05/2024 answer text <p>The Government’s clear ambition is for all children and young people to have the opportunity to get active in a way that suits them.</p><p>Between 2021 and 2025, the Government has committed over £325 million to multi-sport grassroots sites across the whole of the UK.</p><p>So far, almost 2,400 sites have been supported, with thousands more young people across the entire country now able to get active and gain from all the mental and physical benefits that brings.</p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew question first answered 23/05/2024 15:55:05 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
	tabling member	4808 label Biography information for Ruth Edwards

1718361

	registered interest
	date	15/05/2024
	answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	217
	answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Football: Television
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will make an assessment of the impact of the rule that prohibits UK television broadcasters from showing live Premier League matches on Saturdays between 2:45pm and 5:15pm on (a) attendance of non premier league football games, (b) pirating of Premier League matches and (c) the range of football matches broadcast.
	tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
	tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
	uin	26455
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/05/2024 answer text <p>The Government does not have a role in the application of the broadcast blackout for football matches played at 3pm in England. This rule arises from Article 48 of the Union of European Football Associations’ (UEFA) statutes.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew question first answered 20/05/2024 13:42:01 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
	tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

1718383

	registered interest
	date	15/05/2024
	answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	217
	answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Gambling Commission: Termination of Employment
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how many staff have left the Gambling Commission in each year since 2015.
	tabling member constituency	Solihull
	tabling member printed	Julian Knight
	uin	26497
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/05/2024 answer text <p>DCMS does not hold this information centrally.</p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew question first answered 23/05/2024 09:11:38 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
	tabling member	4410 label Biography information for Julian Knight

1718386

	registered interest
	date	15/05/2024
	answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	217
	answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Horserace Betting Levy Board: Termination of Employment
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how many staff have left the Horserace Betting Levy Board in each year since 2015.
	tabling member constituency	Solihull
	tabling member printed	Julian Knight
	uin	26500
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/05/2024 answer text <p>DCMS does not hold this information centrally.</p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew question first answered 23/05/2024 09:12:40 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
	tabling member	4410 label Biography information for Julian Knight

1718467

	registered interest
	date	15/05/2024
	answering body	Women and Equalities
	answering dept id	31
	answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
	answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
	hansard heading	Disability: Southport
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether she is taking steps to help support (a) local action groups and (b) Southport Access For Everyone in Southport constituency to advocate for local authorities to increase access to public infrastructure for people with (i) limited mobility and (ii) disabilities.
	tabling member constituency	Southport
	tabling member printed	Damien Moore
	uin	26600
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/05/2024 answer text It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation. answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew question first answered 23/05/2024 15:25:14 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
	tabling member	4669 label Biography information for Damien Moore

1718479

	registered interest
	date	15/05/2024
	answering body	Women and Equalities
	answering dept id	31
	answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
	answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
	hansard heading	Equality Act 2010
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what recent progress she has made on assessing proposals to amend the Equality Act 2010 to clarify the protected characteristic of sex.
	tabling member constituency	Gower
	tabling member printed	Tonia Antoniazzi
	uin	26563
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/05/2024 answer text It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation. answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew question first answered 23/05/2024 15:25:31 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
	tabling member	4623 label Biography information for Tonia Antoniazzi

1718075

	registered interest
	date	14/05/2024
	answering body	Women and Equalities
	answering dept id	31
	answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
	answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
	hansard heading	Intersex
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, when she plans to publish her response to her Department's call for evidence on Variations in sex characteristics, which closed on 28 March 2019.
	tabling member constituency	Coventry North West
	tabling member printed	Taiwo Owatemi
	uin	26284
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/05/2024 answer text <p>It is important to understand the experiences of people living with VSC, as well as the impacts on their family and support networks. In order to understand these experiences, it is vital that research and first hand testimony be conducted and made widely available.</p><p>That is why the Government is currently monitoring and considering evidence and research specific to people living with VSC, including the evidence provided through the call for evidence. We hope to be in a position to publish the findings of the review in due course.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew question first answered 22/05/2024 15:55:00 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
	tabling member	4779 label Biography information for Taiwo Owatemi

1717167

	registered interest
	date	10/05/2024
	answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	217
	answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Sports: Women
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to help increase the participation of (a) girls and (b) women in sport.
	tabling member constituency	Maidstone and The Weald
	tabling member printed	Mrs Helen Grant
	uin	25647
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/05/2024 answer text <p>The Government is committed to increasing women and girls’ participation in sport and physical activity.</p><p>Our sport strategy, Get Active, includes the target of getting 1.25 million more women and 1 million more children active by 2030. This will be supported by Government investment of over £600 million to boost equal access in school sport.</p><p>Government is delivering an historic level of direct investment of over £327 million between 2021-25, through the Multi-Sport Grassroots Facilities Programme, to provide up to 8,000 new and improved multi-sport grassroots facilities and pitches across the whole of the UK.</p><p>All projects on the Multi-Sport Grassroots Facilities Programme are assessed against their ability to deliver increased participation by under-represented groups, including women and girls, and all projects over £25,000 in England must have an equal access women and girls plan in place.</p><p>This includes the £30 million Lionesses Futures Fund, which will deliver up to 30 artificial pitches across the country, creating opportunities to play for almost 8,000 women and girls.</p><p>The Government welcomes the Women and Equalities Select Committee’s recent report on ‘Health Barriers for Girls and Women in Sport’ and accepts most of the reports recommendations. We will continue to work with the sector to remove the barriers that prevent women and girls from being active and continue to give women and girls a voice on what they want.</p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew question first answered 20/05/2024 10:44:39 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
	tabling member	4018 label Biography information for Mrs Helen Grant