16 Dec 2024·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered
AskedMedia and Sport, what discussions she has had with (a) the shadow football regulator and (b) supporters groups on fan engagement over kick-off time changes.
ReplyThe Government fully appreciates the frustration and disappointment that fans might experience following kick off times being changed.Fan consultation is a key part of the licensing regime within the Football Governance Bill and the relevant matters have ...
16 Dec 2024·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered
AskedMedia and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of changes to employer National Insurance contributions on motor sport.
ReplyThe Government has protected the smallest businesses and charities from the impact of the increase to Employer National Insurance by increasing the Employment Allowance from £5,000 to £10,500, which means that 865,000 employers will pay no National Insura...
16 Dec 2024·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered
AskedMedia and Sport, whether she is taking steps to promote participation in American football.
ReplyThe Government is committed to improving access to sports and physical activity for everybody, wherever they live. Sport and physical activity is central to achieving our health and opportunity manifesto missions, with the biggest gains coming from suppor...
11 Dec 2024·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered
AskedMedia and Sport, what discussions she has had with (a) the England and Wales Cricket Board and (b) County Cricket Clubs on the sustainability of the county cricket system.
ReplyThis Government wants a thriving sport sector, with robust National Governing Bodies that can use their nationwide remit to deliver sport to people across the country.I meet with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on a range of topics, including th...
11 Dec 2024·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered
AskedMedia and Sport, what steps she is taking to increase participation in rugby (a) union and (b) league amongst school children.
ReplyEveryone should have the opportunity to play sport and do regular physical activity. Schools play a key role in allowing all children to have high quality opportunities to take part in PE and sport, setting them up for a lifetime of physical activity. The...
11 Dec 2024·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered
AskedMedia and Sport, what steps she is taking to promote participation in Rugby Union amongst (a) girls and (b) young women.
ReplyEveryone should have the opportunity to play sport and do regular physical activity. Schools play a key role in allowing all children to have high quality opportunities to take part in PE and sport, setting them up for a lifetime of physical activity. The...
11 Dec 2024·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered
AskedMedia and Sport, whether she is taking steps to promote greyhound racing.
ReplyThe Government acknowledges the importance of greyhound racing to the nation’s culture and economy, for example employing over 5,400 people across the country.The Department continues to engage with the Greyhound Board for Great Britain (GBGB) on developm...
11 Dec 2024·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered
AskedMedia and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of measures announced in the Autumn Budget on the horseracing industry.
ReplyIn order to repair the public finances and help raise the revenue required to increase funding for public services, the Government took difficult decisions at the Autumn Budget. Major tax measures were accompanied by Tax Information and Impact Notes in th...
11 Dec 2024·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered
AskedMedia and Sport, what steps she is taking to increase participation in cricket amongst (a) women and girls and (b) young people in schools.
ReplyEvery child should have the opportunity to play sport and do regular physical activity. Schools play a key role in allowing all children to have high quality opportunities to take part in PE and sport, setting them up for a lifetime of physical activity. ...
11 Dec 2024·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered
AskedMedia and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential implications for her policies of the England and Wales Cricket Board's decision to revoke no objection certificates for English county cri
ReplyPolicies on when to issue “no objection certificates” for English county cricket players, which permit them to play in overseas tournaments, are a matter for the England and Wales Cricket Board in their stewardship of the game.
10 Dec 2024·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered
AskedMedia and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the change to the rate of employer National Insurance contributions on Charlton Athletic football club.
ReplyThe government has protected the smallest businesses and charities from the impact of the increase to Employer National Insurance by increasing the Employment Allowance from £5,000 to £10,500, which means that 865,000 employers will pay no NICs at all nex...
10 Dec 2024·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered
AskedMedia and Sport, what discussions she as had with the Rugby Football Union on the the future of rugby union in England.
ReplyI met with the Rugby Football Union in early November to discuss the future of the sport and my department is in regular contact with the rugby union authorities. The department continues to work with the RFU and the wider sport sector to support the ongo...