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Written question asked by Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 10 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 13 June 2025 (named day). It was answered by Stephanie Peacock (Labour) on Friday, 13 June 2025 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Rowing: Safety

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with British Rowing on ensuring the safety of British athletes.

Answer

The safety, wellbeing and welfare of everyone taking part in sport is absolutely paramount. National Governing Bodies (NGBs) are responsible for the regulation of their sports and for ensuring that appropriate measures are in place to protect participants from harm.


The Government is aware of the deeply concerning recent media reports in relation to rowing. We have not spoken directly to British Rowing, but have raised this with UK Sport and Sport England, who are both monitoring the situation. UK Sport has also confirmed they are in contact with British Rowing and encourage any member of staff or athlete on Olympic and Paralympic performance programmes to report allegations of unacceptable behaviour to Sport Integrity, their confidential reporting line.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
58878
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Safety Rowing
Link
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