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HANSARDAccess to Sports FacilitiesThe hon. Lady is a strong advocate for her constituency, and she makes a very important argument. As I have outlined, the Government are investing £400 million in grassroots…15 Jan 2026HANSARDAccess to Sports FacilitiesAs I outlined, this Government are putting their money where their mouth is. We have announced £400 million investment in grassroots sport. I have discussed this issue with the…15 Jan 2026HANSARDAccess to Sports FacilitiesWe are working with sporting bodies to make sure they get this right.15 Jan 2026HANSARDYouth ActivitiesOur national youth strategy was co-produced with young people and has committed to investing over £500 million to ensure young people have somewhere to go, something to do and…15 Jan 2026HANSARDYouth ActivitiesThe Government recognise that grassroots facilities are at the heart of communities up and down the country, which is why we have committed £400 million to transform grassroots…15 Jan 2026HANSARDYouth ActivitiesI am grateful to my hon. Friend for raising this important point. Everyone should have the opportunity to play sport and be physically active. We are committed to tackling…15 Jan 2026HANSARDYouth ActivitiesI will get to the bottom of why the hon. Lady has not had a reply—I apologise for that. I would be delighted to meet her to discuss the matter further.15 Jan 2026HANSARDYouth ActivitiesThe hon. Gentleman makes an important point. It was a pleasure to meet him yesterday to discuss a different issue. This is exactly why we have launched our national youth…15 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI recognise the vital role that football clubs like Wealdstone FC play in the community. While stadium negotiations are primarily a matter for clubs and local authorities, I…15 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe governance of rugby union is a matter for the Rugby Football Union, which is independent of Government, but the Government monitor the financial situation of rugby union…15 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe are all very excited that the Tour de France is coming to this country. I am really excited to be going to Leeds later today for the route announcement, and I am pleased that…15 Jan 2026HANSARDFootball Governance Act 2025: Statutory Deadline RegulationsToday I am updating the House on the introduction of the statutory deadline for the Independent Football Regulator’s suitability tests for prospective owners and officers. These…12 Jan 2026HANSARD BBC Charter RenewalIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Harris. I am pleased to respond to this debate on behalf of the Media Minister, my right hon. Friend the Member for Edinburgh…06 Jan 2026HANSARD BBC Charter RenewalI was just about to sit down, but I will give way.06 Jan 2026HANSARD BBC Charter RenewalI am grateful to the hon. Gentleman. As I said at the opening of my remarks, we expect the BBC to maintain the absolute highest editorial standards and where it has fallen short,…06 Jan 2026HANSARD Membership-based Charity OrganisationsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Twigg, and I am glad to respond to this debate. I begin by congratulating the hon. Member for Gosport (Dame Caroline…17 Dec 2025HANSARD Grassroots Cricket ClubsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Turner. I am pleased to respond to this debate, and I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Welwyn Hatfield (Andrew…16 Dec 2025HANSARD Grassroots Cricket ClubsThe hon. Lady makes an incredibly important point—one that I am sure all Members agree with. Indeed, I have seen that in my own constituency of Barnsley South. I visited Darfield…16 Dec 2025HANSARDDraft Enterprise Act 2002 (Mergers Involving Newspaper Enterprises and Foreign Powers) (No. 2) Regulations 2025I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Enterprise Act 2002 (Mergers Involving Newspaper Enterprises and Foreign Powers) (No. 2) Regulations 2025. It is a…09 Dec 2025HANSARDDraft Enterprise Act 2002 (Mergers Involving Newspaper Enterprises and Foreign Powers) (No. 2) Regulations 2025I appreciate the shadow Minister’s comments and the broad support that he and his party have given. I read the Lords Hansard debate, so I am familiar with some of the topics that…09 Dec 2025