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Written question asked by Alan Brown (Scottish National Party) on Monday, 14 December 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 17 December 2020 (named day). It was answered by Nigel Huddleston (Conservative) on Thursday, 17 December 2020 on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.


Bowling: Great Yarmouth

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment his Department has made of whether the World Indoor Bowls Championships can take place on 9 January 2021 in Great Yarmouth; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

The organisation of the 2021 World Indoor Bowls Championships is a matter for the relevant local authorities and governing bodies for the sport, subject to the overarching public health measures and the appropriate covid secure guidance for the event.

The safety and security of players and spectators in all sports remains of paramount importance and we will continue to be led by wider public health guidance.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
129062
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Great Yarmouth Bowling
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk