Oral QuestionDepartment for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

“What steps his Department is taking to support the provision of land for employment and industrial use by Local Planning Authorities.”

Tabled: 9 February 2023Answered: 20 February 2023

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

Answer from Hansard

Lisa Nandy

I am sorry to hear that the hon. Lady is not receiving the support that she needs, but we are absolutely determined to provide it to her, and to any other Member of this House who is a champion of grassroots sports facilities. I know that sites in Market Drayton have been awarded grants totalling over £6,000 through the multi-sport grassroots facilities programme, but we are very aware that there are huge numbers of people—particularly young people—who want to get involved in sports, and we will work with the hon. Lady to make that a reality.