Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 108579

Sports: Older People

Tabled: 27 January 2026
Answered: 4 February 2026
Named Day

Question

Gareth Thomas

Labour (Co-op)Harrow West

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she will have with broadcasters on commissioning programmes that encourage those aged over 60 to participate in sporting activity.

Answer

Ian Murray
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.We understand sport helps encourage people to be active and sup...

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