Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 22911
Community Development: Israel
Tabled: 9 January 2025
Answered: 17 January 2025
Question
Kevin Hollinrake
Conservative — Thirsk and Malton
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of boycotts of Israeli participation in (a) sporting and (b) cultural events on levels of community cohesion in the UK.
Answer
Chris BryantSports, arts, and culture are powerful ways to bring communities together. As such, we do not support sports or cultural boycotts in principle, including in relation to Israel.Any disruption or threat to community cohesion is of concern. DCMS therefore wo...
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