Oral Question·Department for Education
“What steps her Department is taking to fund sports facilities in secondary schools in South Dorset constituency.”
Tabled: 14 April 2026Answered: 20 April 2026
Asked by
Lloyd Hatton
Labour — South Dorset
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Education
Answer from Hansard
The Minister for School Standards (Georgia Gould)
The Government are opening up access to music, art, drama and—crucially—sport. We want schools to have access to high-quality sports facilities so that children can achieve and thrive. The Department is improving school facilities through guidance and rebuilding programmes, with £2.1 billion of capital funding.