Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 17785

Martial Arts: Finance

Tabled: 10 July 2026

Answered: 15 July 2026

Question

James Cartlidge

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the financial support available to athletes selected to represent Great Britain in karate at European and World Championship level competitions.

Answer

Stephanie Peacock

The Government is fully committed to our elite sport system and enabling our athletes to achieve their potential and excel on the world stage.As Karate is not part of the Olympic and Paralympic programme it does not receive funding from UK Sport.The Briti...

ⓘ

This is an extract from the Parliament API. Search the full answer on Parliament.uk (UIN 17785) →