Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Martin Rhodes and Lisa Nandy

Thursday 16th April 2026 Commons Chamber

[Lisa Nandy]

The hon. Member will know that after the vandalism of the last Conservative Government, where sports, art, music, dance and drama—all those things that give young people the opportunities to live a richer, larger life—were downgraded on the curriculum and shamefully branded as Mickey Mouse subjects by a number of leading members of his Government, we have put them back at the centre of the curriculum. I think he referred to school sport partnerships, which we are strongly committed to. I have had discussions with the Health Secretary and the Education Secretary to ensure that we continue to fund those—it is something that the Prime Minister feels strongly about—to make sure that every young person has the opportunity to participate in sports.

[Martin Rhodes (Glasgow North) (Lab)]

2. What steps her Department is taking to support the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth games.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Martin Rhodes and Lisa Nandy

Thursday 27th November 2025 Commons Chamber

[Lisa Nandy]

Yes, of course, and in fact we already are. The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology and I have convened a series of roundtables, and we are not just talking to big tech companies, but a full range of tech companies, hearing a range of views. For the first time, we are bringing together creators and tech companies. Many of them, as the right hon. Gentleman alludes to, are starting to create their own deals, which we encourage. We do not believe that that negates the need for licensing or the transparency in the legislation that we promised here and in the other place, but I am happy to continue that conversation with them and with him.

[Martin Rhodes (Glasgow North) (Lab)]

T5. What assessment has the Secretary of State made of how hosting UEFA Euro 2028 will benefit communities across the UK, particularly through its social impact programme?