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Written question asked by Ruth Edwards (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 May 2024 (named day). It was answered by Stuart Andrew (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 May 2024 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Sports: Young People

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent assessment she has made of the impact of the Multi-Sport Grassroots Facilities Programme on access to sport for young people.

Answer

The Government’s clear ambition is for all children and young people to have the opportunity to get active in a way that suits them.

Between 2021 and 2025, the Government has committed over £325 million to multi-sport grassroots sites across the whole of the UK.

So far, almost 2,400 sites have been supported, with thousands more young people across the entire country now able to get active and gain from all the mental and physical benefits that brings.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
902985
Session
2023-24
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Young people Sports
Link
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