Written questions by Williamson.

Media and Sport, what estimate her Department has made of the cost to households on fixed incomes of switching from Freeview to broadband television.

Awaiting answer.

Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of ending licenses for digital terrestrial television in 2034 on people who rely on Freeview as their primary means of accessing te

Awaiting answer.

Media and Sport, whether he plans to extend the Freeview contract beyond 2034.

Awaiting answer.

Media and Sport, what support her Department provides to snooker (a) tournaments and (b) clubs and venues.

The Government is committed to supporting grassroots sport clubs that provide important hubs for communities up and down the country.The Government provides the majority of support for grassroots sport through our arm’s length body, Sport England. Since 2023, Sport England has provided £220,774 to multi-sport projects that featured support for snooker clubs.No funding has been explicitly provided for tournaments as snooker’s governing body is principally self-funded through its own commercial activities. However, we recognise the Crucible Theatre’s unique status as the sport’s spiritual home. We are therefore actively engaging with partners to explore all viable options to keep the World Championship in Sheffield, ensuring this historic venue continues to inspire future generations to pick up a cue.

Media and Sport, on what grounds her Department decided to extend the opening of papers relating to the 1959 murder of Martha Giles to 2055.

During a review of the records held at The National Archives concerning the murder of Martha Giles, a record was found to contain the personal data of several individuals who are assumed to still be living. Consequently, in accordance with the 100-year principle that is set out in the Guide to Archiving Personal Data, the record in question will be kept closed under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 for the assumed lifetime of the youngest individual identified (2055).