Written question asked by Joe Morris (Labour) on Monday, 20 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 April 2026. It was answered by Stephanie Peacock (Labour) on Monday, 27 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
Sports: Rural Areas
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to support rural sports clubs.
- Answer
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The Government is committed to supporting grassroots sport clubs, including those in rural areas, which play an important role within communities across the country.
The Government provides the majority of support for grassroots sport clubs through our Arm’s Length Body, Sport England, which annually invests over £250 million in Exchequer and Lottery Funding. They invest in over 90 Place Partnerships in various locations across the country, including in rural areas, to promote sport and physical activity.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 128305
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Clubs Rural areas Sports
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- 2026-04-27 15:40:18 +0100
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