Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 76814

Sports

Tabled: 12 September 2025

Answered: 23 September 2025

Question

Sir Geoffrey Cox

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has had discussions with Sport England on the (a) promotion and (b) development of (i) padel and (ii) pickleball as national sports.

Answer

Stephanie Peacock

The Secretary of State and I have regular discussions with Sport England, on a range of topics including the promotion and development of the sporting offer across England. Whilst we haven’t discussed these sports specifically, DCMS officials have discuss...

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