To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to the
transparency data entitled DCMS: Ministerial travel, 1 July to 30 September 2023,
published on 15 December 2023, how much and what proportion of the £8,046 cost of
the trip to Sydney by the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Sport, Gambling
and Civil Society between 24 July and 2 August 2023 was spent on air travel.
<p>I flew to Sydney to support the England team at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.</p><p>As
well as attending the England vs. Denmark match, I promoted the Government’s ongoing
commitment to women and girls sport and physical activity. I championed the UK’s leading
reputation in equality and human rights by attending a Gender Equality Symposium,
and met with LGBT+ organisations, such as Pride in Sport.</p><p>I also promoted the
UK's expertise in hosting major sporting events ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics
by meeting with representatives from Brisbane 2032, alongside members of Brisbane’s
City Council.</p><p>The cost of my return flight from Manchester to Sydney was £6,777.97.
As part of my ministerial duties during my trip, I also travelled to Brisbane from
Sydney. The cost of the return internal flight from Sydney to Brisbane was £336.80.</p>
