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Written question asked by Kim Leadbeater (Labour) on Thursday, 3 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 September 2026 (named day). It was answered by Stephanie Peacock (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.

Women: Sports

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support the participation of women and girls in sport.

Answer

We are working across Government to ensure that as many women and girls as possible have access to, and benefit from, quality sport and physical activity opportunities.

The Government provides the majority of funding for grassroots sport through our Arm’s Length Body, Sport England, which invests over £250 million in Exchequer and Lottery funding each year to help people get active, including women and girls. This includes their This Girl Can campaign, which has inspired millions of women and girls to get active.

We are also introducing a new approach to PE and school sport, which will ensure girls have equality of access. All state-funded schools, will be able to access specialist support through a combination of universal provision and more targeted local schemes.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
901258
Session
2026-27
Transferred
Yes
Unstarred
Yes
Subjects
Women Public participation Sports
Link
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