Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 93278

Sports: Broadcasting

Tabled: 20 November 2025
Answered: 28 November 2025

Question

Matt Vickers

ConservativeStockton West

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent discussions have taken place with broadcasters on improving access to live sports coverage for people without subscription services.

Answer

Ian Murray
The Government recognises the importance of ensuring access to live sporting events so that they can be enjoyed by a wide audience. However, this must also be balanced with the ability of sports National Governing Bodies and rightsholders to generate reve...

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