Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 45770

Sports: Gender

Tabled: 17 April 2025

Answered: 29 April 2025

Question

Dr Caroline Johnson

Conservative — Sleaford and North Hykeham

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she plans to review funding criteria for sports organisations that do not comply with the legal definition of sex as biological under the Equality Act 2010.

Answer

Stephanie Peacock

We have always been clear that, when it comes to women's sport, biology matters. We will continue to support sports to develop policies that protect fairness and safety, particularly when it is not possible to balance those factors with inclusion.In terms...

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