Oral QuestionDepartment for Culture, Media and Sport

If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.

Tabled: 12 February 2026Answered: 26 February 2026

Asked by

John Whitby

LabourDerbyshire Dales

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport

Answer from Hansard

Stephanie Peacock

I know this is a concern to Members across the House—I have met and corresponded with a number of them. It is an issue that is incredibly important to both me and the Secretary of State, who met with players impacted by this to hear their stories. I will be hosting a roundtable discussion shortly with the football bodies to explore what more can be done. Our priority is for the football authorities to provide greater clarity on the available funding and to ensure enough money is available to provide those impacted with the support they need.