Sport: Women on Governing Bodies

Lord Stevenson of Balmacara Excerpts

Thursday 6th April 2017 Lords Chamber

[Lord Ashton of Hyde]

Again, I do not think that is within our remit, but the Government are keen to have more women in Parliament.

[Lord Stevenson of Balmacara (Lab)]

My Lords, this Question is really about ensuring access to sport, particularly for women. While we have been discussing this Question on governance, we are seeing UK Sport reducing its funding for premier sports in areas where women have been involved. Has the Minister any further comment on the turning down of the recent appeals by synchronised swimming, badminton and handball, which has sent a very wrong signal to women?