Earl Howe
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The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence (Earl Howe) (Con)
My Lords, I hope that both noble Baronesses will agree to give way appropriately. We have time to hear both if they are brief.
Baroness Billingham
My Lords, my question relates to sport, which we do not talk enough about in this House. Public parks have been incredibly important in the provision of sporting facilities, from tennis courts to football pitches. They are indeed the grass roots of sport. Why is there such a reduction in courts and pitches? It is important that this is halted. What action are the Government taking to provide more facilities, not fewer?