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Written question asked by Josh MacAlister (Labour) on Friday, 16 May 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 May 2025. It was answered by Stephanie Peacock (Labour) on Thursday, 22 May 2025 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Tennis: Finance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to invest in tennis facilities following the end of the Park Tennis Project.

Answer

The Government is committed to ensuring that everyone, regardless of background, should have access to and benefit from quality sport and physical activity opportunities.

Sport England provides long term investment to the Lawn Tennis Association, the National Governing Body for tennis and padel tennis in Britain. It receives up to £10.2 million for five years to invest in community tennis and padel initiatives that will benefit everyone.

All future funding of sports facilities beyond 2025/26 will be considered as part of the forthcoming Spending Review.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
52914
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Finance Tennis
Link
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