Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 104125

Sports: Older People

Tabled: 8 January 2026
Answered: 14 January 2026
Named Day

Question

Gareth Thomas

Labour (Co-op)Harrow West

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to encourage the take-up of sport by people aged over 70.

Answer

Stephanie Peacock
The Government is committed to ensuring that everyone, including older people, should have access to and benefit from quality sport and physical activity opportunities to stay fit and healthy.The Government provides the majority of support for grassroots ...

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