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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: Coronavirus

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of Parkrun’s covid-19 operating framework; and what plans he has to include Parkrun in his Department’s list of approved sports published on the Government’s website.

Answer

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.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
3834
Session
2021-22
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Disease control parkrun Coronavirus
Link
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