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Written question asked by Chris Ward (Labour) on Friday, 9 October 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 15 October 2026 (named day). It was answered by Diana Johnson (Labour) on Thursday, 15 October 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Sports: Facilities

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether her Department has plans to undertake further research into the potential health impacts of long-term exposure among regular users of 3G pitches.

Answer

No such assessment has been made, and none is planned at this time. But we take any evidence of public health problems seriously, and continue to monitor the concerns that have been raised on this issue.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
32298
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Chemicals Health hazards Facilities Research Sports
Link
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