UK Concussion Guidelines for Grassroots Sport Debate

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UK Concussion Guidelines for Grassroots Sport

Mark Pawsey Excerpts
Tuesday 2nd May 2023

(1 year, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Stuart Andrew Portrait Stuart Andrew
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We have established a research group that is looking into the technology that is available, and any information that we receive from its members will help us to develop this important work further. The safety of everyone taking part in sport is a priority for the Government. National governing bodies are independent bodies, but, as I said a moment ago, I will certainly continue to put the pressure on.

Mark Pawsey Portrait Mark Pawsey (Rugby) (Con)
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In the year that marks the 200th anniversary of a game that started in my constituency and is now played around the world, will the Minister welcome the input of the English rugby union authorities in setting the guidelines, and also their commitment to ensuring that improvements in the game’s protocols are implemented in time for the start of next season in September?

Stuart Andrew Portrait Stuart Andrew
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It was a pleasure to join my hon. Friend in his constituency to celebrate this important year for rugby, and yes, I do welcome the work that has been done. I shall be interested to hear how it is developing when I have my next meeting with the Rugby Football Union.