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HANSARDShort-term LetsThe new national short-term lets registration scheme entered user testing at the end of October to ensure that it is robust and easy to use and meets the needs of the scheme ahead…26 Feb 2026HANSARDShort-term LetsThe registration scheme will collect essential data to help authorities, but, as my hon. Friend knows and indeed secured a ten-minute rule Bill on the issue, the legislation does…26 Feb 2026HANSARDShort-term LetsI thank the hon. Gentleman for his incredibly kind comments. Following his question, I will set up a meeting with my counterpart to discuss this matter and he would be very…26 Feb 2026HANSARDYouth Activities: Urban CommunitiesOur national youth strategy sets out our plan to ensure that every young person has somewhere to go, something to do and someone who cares. It is backed by over £500 million of…26 Feb 2026HANSARDYouth Activities: Urban CommunitiesBoxing clubs like Fight for Peace play a huge role in supporting young people’s physical and mental health. Through Sport England, funding for England Boxing between 2022 and 2029…26 Feb 2026HANSARDYouth Activities: Urban CommunitiesI am grateful to the Chair of the Select Committee for all her work; it was a pleasure to meet her again yesterday. I do not recognise her representation of cricket domes. The…26 Feb 2026HANSARDOutcomes for Young People: Bracknell ForestIn December, we published “Youth Matters”, the first Government strategy in over a decade for young people up and down the country. It will, of course, run alongside other major…26 Feb 2026HANSARDOutcomes for Young People: Bracknell ForestI pay tribute to my hon. Friend, who is a strong champion for his constituency, and to Wayz for all its work over the last 60 years. The strategy is backed by £500 million of new…26 Feb 2026HANSARDActive LifestylesThe Government are committed to ensuring that people of all ages have the opportunity to maintain an active lifestyle. Sport England invests over £250 million of lottery and…26 Feb 2026HANSARDActive LifestylesI would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Team GB at the winter Olympics. It was a real pleasure to be out in Italy cheering them on in their most successful winter…26 Feb 2026HANSARDActive LifestylesI am aware of the issue and would be delighted to meet the hon. Member to discuss it further.26 Feb 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsSpending on youth services in England saw a 73% reduction under the last Government. Too many areas like my hon. Friend’s then had no youth services. That is why our national…26 Feb 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI know this is a concern to Members across the House—I have met and corresponded with a number of them. It is an issue that is incredibly important to both me and the Secretary of…26 Feb 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsSport England is not losing its status; there is a consultation. The Prime Minister and I have met a number of times to discuss the issue. Having committed £400 million to…26 Feb 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe “30 by 30” programme seeks to recruit 40,000 more cadets across the UK. We are working with the MOD to do that. They do incredibly important work, and my hon. Friend raises an…26 Feb 2026HANSARD Sherwood Forest: TourismIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Murrison. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Sherwood Forest (Michelle Welsh) on securing this debate and on the…10 Feb 2026HANSARDGrassroots Sports FacilitiesGrassroots sport plays a vital role in bringing communities together across the country. The Government are committed to supporting the growth of grassroots sport by investing in…27 Jan 2026HANSARDTour de France and Tour de France Femmes Grand Départs 2027This Government are committed to delivering international events with pride, creating a legacy to inspire the next generation of talent and promoting exercise and healthy living.…19 Jan 2026HANSARDAccess to Sports FacilitiesThe Government understand the importance of high-quality grassroots sports facilities in helping people to be active, which is why we are committing £400 million to improving…15 Jan 2026HANSARDAccess to Sports FacilitiesI thank my hon. Friend for raising that important point. Sport England invests over £250 million of Exchequer and lottery funding each year, and offers guidance and support to…15 Jan 2026