Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 95472
World Cup
Tabled: 28 November 2025
Answered: 5 December 2025
Question
Matt Vickers
Conservative — Stockton West
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment has been made of the potential impact of the Women’s World Cup and other major events on participation rates among girls and young women.
Answer
Stephanie PeacockMajor events have the power to transform communities and increase participation. The recent Women’s Rugby World Cup and associated legacy programme has contributed to a 35% increase in female age grade registrations in England rising from 17,700 places in...
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