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Written question asked by Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 30 April 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 May 2025. It was answered by Stephanie Peacock (Labour) on Monday, 12 May 2025 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Golf: Scotland

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has had discussions with R&A on the hosting of the Open Championship in 2028.

Answer

Sporting bodies operate independently of the Government. Decisions on tournament hosting venues are rightly a matter for the relevant sporting bodies, in this case the R&A and its operational team.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
49498
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Golf Scotland
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk