Written question asked by Nick Smith (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 May 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 May 2021 (named day). It was answered by Nigel Huddleston (Conservative) on Monday, 24 May 2021 on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.
Parkrun
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment his Department has made of the potential for Parkruns to return in England in June 2021.
- Answer
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Government has prioritised the safe return of sport including team sports, contact combat sports and organised sports participation events. Organised outdoor sport, such as Parkrun, is exempt from legal gathering limits and can take place with any number of participants, as long as undertaken in line with published COVID-secure guidance. As such, Parkrun has been able to take place since 29 March as part of Step 1 of the government’s response to the Covid-19 Roadmap.
We are aware of issues at local levels around this, which is why I met with ParkRun on the 21 March to discuss the issues regarding their return. As the Secretary of State announced on 20th May, DCMS will be writing jointly with MHCLG to all Local Authorities to ensure these important events take place. I am committed to supporting them to return as soon as possible.
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- 3831
- Session
- 2021-22
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- Subjects
- parkrun
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