Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Ben Bradley and Jeremy Wright

Thursday 1st November 2018 Commons Chamber

[Jeremy Wright]

I agree with the hon. Gentleman that that is important. The other important thing he will recognise is the development of the talent pipeline to give young players the opportunity to play in more and more tournaments. I should have made it clear that part of the £9 million I referred to in my previous answer is for the development of the talent pipeline. I agree with what the hon. Gentleman says and we will do anything more that we can.

[Ben Bradley (Mansfield) (Con)]

Will the Secretary of State join me in congratulating England Hockey on the successful hosting of the women’s world cup this summer? Does he support the Hockey Futures programme, which was launched off the back of that tournament to encourage more young people from all walks of life to get the health and social benefits of playing hockey?

[Jeremy Wright]

Before anyone notices—

[Mr Speaker]

That question was entirely disorderly.