Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Stephanie Peacock and John Lamont

Thursday 27th February 2025 Commons Chamber

[Stephanie Peacock]

I agree with my hon. Friend that local grassroots clubs have a crucial part to play in delivering wider societal benefits, fostering social cohesion and building a strong sense of local identity. The Football Association is responsible for good governance at this level, and its new grassroots strategy, launched in the autumn, looks to set clubs up for success.

[John Lamont (Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk) (Con)]

We should be supporting sports facilities across the United Kingdom. The last Conservative Government provided the Scottish Football Association with more than £20 million to build and improve football facilities between 2021 and 2025. Do the Government have any plans to invest further in grassroots football in Scotland?

[Stephanie Peacock]

I have outlined the funding that this Government are investing. I look forward to visiting Scotland very soon, and I meet my counterpart there regularly.