Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 53307

Sports: Public Participation

Tabled: 19 May 2025

Answered: 28 May 2025

Question

Andy MacNae

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of free-to-air sports broadcasting on levels of (a) physical activity and (b) participation in grassroots sports.

Answer

Stephanie Peacock

The Government recognises the importance of ensuring free-to-air access to sporting events of national interest so that they can be enjoyed by a wide audience and can inspire more people to be physically active and participate in grassroots sport. The Gov...

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