Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and Stephanie Peacock

Thursday 17th October 2024 Commons Chamber

[Stephanie Peacock]

I completely agree with my hon. Friend. I was pleased to visit her constituency a few months ago; I represent a similar area, with a collection of towns and villages. Wherever communities are, across the country, we want to ensure they have access to local facilities. It is so important to get people active, particularly for mental health and wellbeing.

[Mr Speaker]

I call the Chair of the Select Committee.

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[Stephanie Peacock]

I am incredibly grateful to my hon. Friend for his question, and I completely agree. Now that he has put it in Hansard, perhaps Blyth Spartans are the most well-known club in the country. I echo his comments about fan involvement at every level of the football pyramid and, indeed, in grassroots football.

[Mr Speaker]

I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.

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[Stephanie Peacock]

We know just how important the work of the Rugby Football League is in communities —I have seen it at first hand, as I know you have, Mr Speaker. It is one of the reasons the RFL has received just under £1 million in funding from Sport England over the past financial year to help tackle inequalities and improve access. I look forward to working with the sport in the months and years ahead.

[Mr Speaker]

I look forward to the increase as well.