Debates between Earl of Courtown and Lord Patel of Bradford during the 2015-2017 Parliament

Paralympic Games 2016: Terrestrial Television

Debate between Earl of Courtown and Lord Patel of Bradford
Thursday 7th July 2016

(8 years, 4 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Earl of Courtown Portrait The Earl of Courtown
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The noble Baroness is quite right, and that is why I drew attention earlier to the effect on young people—the 12 year-olds and that age group—and how many of them felt what a great experience it was going to the Paralympics and just seeing what great work and endeavour were carried out. I thank the noble Baroness for that.

Lord Patel of Bradford Portrait Lord Patel of Bradford (Lab)
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Can the Minister join me in congratulating the ECB—the England and Wales Cricket Board—on undertaking fantastic work in local communities with young people with disabilities, especially people who are short-sighted or blind, so that they can play cricket? What are the Government doing further to support national organisations such as this to take up local cricket games where facilities are simply not available?

Earl of Courtown Portrait The Earl of Courtown
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The noble Lord is quite right. Cricket at a local level very often relies on the good will of local people. A lot of free time is given as well, such as in the maintenance of pitches. If I have any more information on this issue, I will write to the noble Lord.