Written question asked by Gavin Williamson (Conservative) on Monday, 15 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 December 2025. It was answered by Stephanie Peacock (Labour) on Thursday, 18 December 2025 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
Snooker
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what support her Department provides to snooker (a) tournaments and (b) clubs and venues.
- Answer
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The Government is committed to supporting grassroots sport clubs that provide important hubs for communities up and down the country.
The Government provides the majority of support for grassroots sport through our arm’s length body, Sport England. Since 2023, Sport England has provided £220,774 to multi-sport projects that featured support for snooker clubs.
No funding has been explicitly provided for tournaments as snooker’s governing body is principally self-funded through its own commercial activities. However, we recognise the Crucible Theatre’s unique status as the sport’s spiritual home. We are therefore actively engaging with partners to explore all viable options to keep the World Championship in Sheffield, ensuring this historic venue continues to inspire future generations to pick up a cue.
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- Reference
- 99785
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Clubs Snooker
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