Playing Fields

Lord West of Spithead Excerpts

Monday 13th March 2023 Lords Chamber

[Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay (Con)]

My Lords, we work with a variety of people in sport to ensure that funding is available to those who need it, to inspire future generations of boys and girls to take part in whatever sport or physical activity they wish.

[Lord West of Spithead (Lab)]

My Lords, the loss of these facilities is clearly unfortunate and, as has been said, there is an issue of mental health. Can the Minister explain to me why my mental health seems to have been affected by the rugby football match between France and England that has just taken place?

[Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay (Con)]

The noble Lord underlines the emotional journey that supporters go on when cheering on the teams in their preferred sport, but also the great delight that they bring to the many people who spectate.