Written questions by Newbury.

Media and Sport, whether her Department has engaged the Sport, Leisure and Culture Consultancy (SLC) as an external provider.

The Department has not engaged the Sport, Leisure and Culture Consultancy (SLC) as an external provider.

Media and Sport, what proportion of vehicles rented by her Department are electric vehicles.

For security reasons, specific details in relation to the use of official cars, including the make and model of vehicles, are not released.Guidance relating to the use of official cars in the Government Car Service is set out in the Civil Service Management Code.

Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to support the development of the esports industry.

The Government recognises the potential of the UK esports industry and its impact on the economy, with major tournaments hosted across the UK this year, including in Manchester, Birmingham and London.Kickstarting economic growth, and breaking down barriers to opportunity are two of this government's core missions. We are supporting the esports sector to grow, building on the success of our world-class creative industries. This includes support for the sector in looking at how to strengthen pathways into the esports workforce.The Government has identified the creative industries, which includes video games and esports, as a growth-driving sector within the Industrial Strategy. My department will produce an ambitious and targeted Sector Plan for the creative industries to be published alongside the Spending Review in spring 2025.