Written questions by French.

Media and Sport, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of reviewing the limit on prizes for society lotteries.

Society lotteries are a vital fundraising tool for many charities, community groups, sports clubs and other non-commercial organisations. We want to see them continue to thrive, alongside the National Lottery.The Government has taken the decision not to make further changes or to abolish society lottery limits at this time. Independent research shows that the existing society lottery sales limit only impacts one operator and increasing the annual sales limit could result in a decrease in National Lottery participation.The Government wants a lotteries sector centred on one national lottery - The National Lottery - whilst continuing to support the hundreds of wider society lotteries that exist. This model has worked successfully for the last 30 years and created the conditions for the National Lottery to flourish and support life changing projects, alongside a thriving society lotteries sector.Further information on this can be found in a Written Ministerial Statement published on Thursday 26 June 2025.

Media and Sport, when she plans to publish the independent research into large-scale commercial prize draws.

Prize draws are a significant and growing market. We want people who participate in prize draws to be confident that proportionate protections are in place.We will be introducing a Voluntary Code for prize draw operators later this year. This Code will provide a uniform approach across the sector to strengthen player protections, increase transparency and improve accountability.This approach allows us to take swift action collectively with the sector. The success of this code will dictate whether this Government decides that greater regulation may be required, including legislation.Further information on this can be found in a Written Ministerial Statement published on Thursday 26 June 2025.The independent research into the prize draws sector was published on 26 June 2026 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/research-report-online-prize-draws-and-competitions-market-study-assessment-of-harm-and-review-of-potential-interventions). The research gathered views from lottery stakeholders on the perceived impact of the prize draw market on the lotteries sector, including the National Lottery, but did not make a full assessment of this impact.

What the tariff rate per patient was for (a) CT, (b) MRI and (c) ultrasound scans delivered in community diagnostic centres on (ii) 1 March and (ii) 1 June 2025.

The community diagnostic centre (CDC) tariff price list has evolved to align with the national payment scheme from April 2025. Tariff prices in CDCs are now consistent with acute and primary care provision so that the cost of the delivery of diagnostics is equitable with the rest of the National Health Service. The payment scheme can be found at the following link:https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/2025-26-nhs-payment-scheme/The cost differential over the Spending Review 2021 period allowed CDCs under construction to be supported financially with the additional costs of setting up a new service. The following table shows the CDC price tariffs for 2024/25:Test typeTest name and descriptionPriceUltrasound (US) non-obstetric ultrasound (NOUS)US (NOUS) without contrast£52US (NOUS) with contrast£117Computed tomography (CT)CT with contrast£146CT without contrast£133Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)MRI without contrast£177MRI with contrast£264 In addition, the following table shows the 2025/26 national payment scheme prices:Test typeTest name and descriptionPriceUltrasound (US) non-obstetric ultrasound (NOUS)US (NOUS) without contrast (under 20 mins)£48US (NOUS) without contrast (over 20 mins)£61US (NOUS) with contrast (under 20 mins)£99US (NOUS) with contrast (over 20 mins)£111Computed tomography (CT)CT with contrast 1 area (Adult)£98CT with contrast 1 area (Paediatrics age 6 to 18 years old)£161CT with contrast 2 area£105CT with contrast 3 area£115CT non contrast 1 area (Adult)£78CT non contrast 1 area (Paediatrics age 6 to 18 years old)£132CT non contrast 2 area£85CT non contrast 3 area£94Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)MRI non contrast 1 area (Adult)£129MRI non contrast 1 area (Paediatric age 6 to 18 years old)£217MRI non contrast 2 area£155MRI non contrast more than 3 area£222MRI with contrast 1 area (Adult)£188MRI with contrast 1 area (Paediatric age 6 to 18 years old)£329

Media and Sport, pursuant to the Answer of 10 June 2025 to Question 55042 on Football Governance Bill (HL), what was discussed with UEFA on the Football Governance Bill at that meeting; and whether she plans to meet UEFA before the (a) third reading of the Football Governance Bill in the House of Commons and (b) independent football regulator is established.

The Secretary of State and I continue to meet with clubs, leagues, governing bodies, fan groups and many other stakeholders from across the game to discuss the Football Governance Bill. This will continue throughout the Bill’s passage and beyond.During my last discussion with UEFA on 11 November, we discussed a range of topics including the Football Governance Bill. UEFA expressed no concerns regarding the Bill.

Media and Sport, how many appointments have been made to the Shadow Football Regulator; and how many of these were previously employed in her Department (a) employees, (b) advisers and (c) appointees to DCMS-appointed Sports Advisory Groups in the last five years.

All appointments to the Shadow Football Regulator are made in accordance with Civil Service Commission rules. As at 1 June, the Shadow Football Regulator has 42 employees. 11 employees joined the Shadow Football Regulator having previously been employed in DCMS; two employees joined having formerly advised DCMS.

Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with (a) the Chancellor of the Exchequer and (b) the National Lottery Community Fund on the potential merits of reopening the Million Hours Fund.

In a written statement on 15 May 2025, the Secretary of State announced DCMS’ commitment to provide a further £12 million in 2025/2026 to the Million Hours Fund. Working in partnership with The National Lottery Community Fund, we are exploring matched funding options to leverage additional investment. Further details will be shared in due course.

Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Justice on the Youth Justice Sport Fund; and if she will reopen it.

I have not discussed the former Youth Justice Sport Fund with the Secretary of State for Justice and have no plans to reopen the fund.

Media and Sport, pursuant to the Answer of 23 May 2025 to Question 53237 on Football Governance Bill (HL), when she last met with UEFA to discuss the Football Governance Bill.

I last met with UEFA on 11 November, after the Football Governance Bill’s introduction to Parliament. This is in addition to the regular discussions that officials in my department have with UEFA.

Media and Sport, when she last met representatives of (a) the Premier League, (b) the English Football League, (c) the National League, (d) UEFA and (e) FIFA; and whether she discussed the Football Governance Bill at those meetings.

The Secretary of State and I have met with clubs, leagues, governing bodies, fan groups and many other stakeholders from across the game on numerous occasions to discuss the Football Governance Bill. Most recently, we held a series of meetings in March 2025 including with the Premier League, the English Football League and the National League. This is in addition to frequent, regular meetings that officials in my department have with these and other important stakeholders.

Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on Sport England's role as a statutory consultee in the planning process.

The statutory consultee system must work in support of development and economic growth—reflecting the central place of these objectives in the Government’s plan for change. A process is in place to consult on the impacts of removing a limited number of statutory consultees, including Sport England. Access to open green spaces and playing fields is important, and we will work closely with MHCLG as part of their proposed reforms. The National Planning Policy Framework ensures these interests are maintained in the planning system and there is an important, ongoing role for statutory consultees working with local authorities and developers on the development of local and strategic plans, and through the publication of guidance and advice.

Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the potential merits of a new multi-sport grassroots funding programme.

The Government recognises that sports clubs and facilities are important to communities up and down the country. High-quality, inclusive facilities help people get active. Everyone, no matter who they are or where they live, should have access to them and opportunities to participate in sport and physical activity.All future funding of sports facilities beyond 2025/26 will be considered as part of the forthcoming Spending Review.

Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with the (a) Secretary of State for Education and (b) Chancellor of the Exchequer on the potential merits of re-instating the Opening School Facilities fund.

I regularly meet with Ministerial counterparts from the Department for Education on a range of issues, most recently meeting with the Minister for Schools about school sport in April 2025. Future funding on a range of sports initiatives will be considered as part of the forthcoming Spending Review.

Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the potential merits of a new Football Foundation Facilities fund.

The Government recognises that sports clubs and facilities are important to communities up and down the country. High-quality, inclusive facilities help people get active. Everyone, no matter who they are or where they live, should have access to them and opportunities to participate in sport and physical activity.All future funding of sports facilities beyond 2025/26 will be considered as part of the forthcoming Spending Review.

Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the potential merits of a new Lionesses Futures Fund programme.

The Government recognises that sports clubs and facilities are important to communities up and down the country. High-quality, inclusive facilities help people get active. Everyone, no matter who they are or where they live, should have access to them and opportunities to participate in sport and physical activity.All future funding of sports facilities beyond 2025/26 will be considered as part of the forthcoming Spending Review.

Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with the (a) Secretary of State for Education and (b) Chancellor of the Exchequer on the potential impact of the (i) Primary School PE and Sport Premium, (ii) Holiday Activities Fund and (iii) School Games Organiser Network on grassroots participation in sport amongst young people.

I regularly meet with Ministerial counterparts from the Department for Education on a range of issues, most recently meeting with the Minister for Schools about school sport in April 2025. Future funding on a range of sports initiatives will be considered as part of the forthcoming Spending Review.

Media and Sport, whether she has had recent discussions with UEFA on the Football Governance Bill.

The Secretary of State and I have met with clubs, leagues, governing bodies, fan groups and many other stakeholders from across the game on numerous occasions to discuss the Football Governance Bill. Most recently, we held a series of meetings in March 2025 including with the Premier League, the English Football League and the National League. This is in addition to frequent, regular meetings that officials in my department have with these and other important stakeholders.

Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of adult gaming centres on seaside towns.

DCMS regularly engages with Members of Parliament, local authorities, the gambling industry, and members of the public on issues such as adult gaming centres. The Government uses various data sources to assess policies and impacts, including data provided by the Gambling Commission and the industry, a range of research findings, and feedback from a wide range of stakeholders. The Government recognises the contributions that adult gaming centres and bingo clubs make to the economy and communities such as seaside towns, including providing local employment and spaces where people can have fun and socialise. But, as set out in the Minister for Gambling’s recent correspondence with the sector, we are also aware of concerns about how the adult gaming centre sector protects vulnerable people, and we will seek further assurance on how the sector is addressing these concerns. We will continue to work with the whole land-based gambling sector to mitigate the risks of gambling-related harm and strengthen player protections in venues and to support a growing gambling industry.

Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the proposed single Remote Betting and Gaming Duty.

The consultation on the tax treatment of remote gambling is a matter for HM Treasury. I would encourage all interested stakeholders to respond to this consultation, which runs until 21 July. The department continues to engage with His Majesty’s Treasury and if any legislative changes are made to gambling duty following the consultation, they will be accompanied by a tax information and impact note from HM Treasury, as is standard practice.

Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of (a) adult gaming centres and (b) bingo clubs on communities.

DCMS regularly engages with Members of Parliament, local authorities, the gambling industry, and members of the public on issues such as adult gaming centres. The Government uses various data sources to assess policies and impacts, including data provided by the Gambling Commission and the industry, a range of research findings, and feedback from a wide range of stakeholders. The Government recognises the contributions that adult gaming centres and bingo clubs make to the economy and communities such as seaside towns, including providing local employment and spaces where people can have fun and socialise. But, as set out in the Minister for Gambling’s recent correspondence with the sector, we are also aware of concerns about how the adult gaming centre sector protects vulnerable people, and we will seek further assurance on how the sector is addressing these concerns. We will continue to work with the whole land-based gambling sector to mitigate the risks of gambling-related harm and strengthen player protections in venues and to support a growing gambling industry.

Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential contribution of (a) adult gaming centres and (b) bingo clubs to the economy.

DCMS regularly engages with Members of Parliament, local authorities, the gambling industry, and members of the public on issues such as adult gaming centres. The Government uses various data sources to assess policies and impacts, including data provided by the Gambling Commission and the industry, a range of research findings, and feedback from a wide range of stakeholders. The Government recognises the contributions that adult gaming centres and bingo clubs make to the economy and communities such as seaside towns, including providing local employment and spaces where people can have fun and socialise. But, as set out in the Minister for Gambling’s recent correspondence with the sector, we are also aware of concerns about how the adult gaming centre sector protects vulnerable people, and we will seek further assurance on how the sector is addressing these concerns. We will continue to work with the whole land-based gambling sector to mitigate the risks of gambling-related harm and strengthen player protections in venues and to support a growing gambling industry.