Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 24328

Sports: Broadcasting

Tabled: 15 January 2025
Answered: 29 January 2025
Named Day

Question

Luke Myer

LabourMiddlesbrough South and East Cleveland

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will hold discussions with (a) broadcasters and (b) social media companies on making more sporting events freely available to watch live.

Answer

Stephanie Peacock
I routinely hold discussions with a range of stakeholders in the sector where we cover matters relevant to sports and television, including free-to-air access to sporting events.The Government wants major sporting events to be made available on free-to-ai...

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