Speeches by Peacock.

“We are open to looking at how we do the funding. We do think that multi-sport works, but I think there is an argument to look at the multi-sport plans and exactly how they work, and to make sure. Returning to the point around community-based, place-based funding, we want to know what local communities want. If your loc…”

“Yes, and as I said in my previous answer, I do think there is an argument for widening it out. The Football Foundation has done fantastic work. Several MPs have come to me to talk about facilities in their local area, and they are always really encouraged to go and look at those plans that are being refreshed. They hav…”

“No, indeed, they are not.”

“No, but if you look at the number of strategies—and I think some of the evidence you have taken is about cross-Government working—it is really important that it is cross-Government and through a number of the different Government strategies.”

“That is a very fair point, but I think we have been very clear in what we want to achieve in terms of reducing inactivity rates that have been stubbornly too high, supporting women and girls and improving grassroots. It has been in our actions throughout a number of government strategies, but I think, yes, the next ste…”

“Can I add to that? I think there is a real opportunity, just very briefly. We talked about the big sports and they do fabulous programmes and we have talked about some of them, but there is a real opportunity—we spoke about this when we met and we had the roundtable—of sports going in and being able to help train teach…”

“Yes, of course. If you take Mole Valley, which I quoted, I think it is the most active area, but even within that area, there will be parts of that locality that do not fit with the trend. I completely recognise that it is not completely black and white.”

“That is an interesting question, but I think if you look at what we have been doing, it is embedded across a number of strategies in Government. We have the 10-year health strategy. There is activity in the DWP. We are here with the schools Minister. Our priorities are very clear in terms of reducing the levels of inac…”

“Just look at the huge economic benefit of Paralympic and Olympic sport to the economy—£25 billion—as well as the huge inspiration. We absolutely do need those facilities there and think that £400 million is a really good settlement in a tight fiscal environment. What we also want to be really clear about is that that m…”

“That is one of my biggest priorities. As I said, I think the story of inactivity is a story of inequality. I see it very clearly in my own constituency. It is simply not right that someone in Barnsley South lives seven years fewer than people somewhere just five miles down the road. It is important that we do that comm…”

“I think they are hugely important. I was interested to hear the evidence that you took on it, particularly cheerleading. It is brilliant to see it recognised as a sport. I know they are going through the process of being recognised as a national governing body. Because they are a higher-risk sport, they need to do that…”

“I think we have a fantastic story in this country. We are a nation of sports people, and we can look at our performance in major sporting events, not just performing in them but hosting them—in 1996, we had one gold medal. Look at where we have transformed that to. We know that Team GB, both Olympic and Paralympic, do …”

“I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Enterprise Act 2002 (Definition of Newspaper) Order 2025.”

“It has been an important debate, and I am grateful for the contributions—in particular, that of the official Opposition. It is a delight to see the shadow Minister in his place; I am used to calling him Minister, as I used to sit in where he is now. I appreciate his contribution, his questions and his support, as I do …”

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Hobhouse. Thank you for your guidance. I am pleased to be speaking to these orders, the first of which was laid before the House in draft on 26 June and the second of which was made on 26 June and is subject to the made affirmative procedure. The Government are clear …”

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms McVey. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Bradford West (Naz Shah) on securing this important debate. She outlined the huge contribution that Onna Ju-Jitsu has made to her area. I join her in thanking that organisation for the contribution that it has made to…”

“I am really grateful for that intervention. Again, I know that my hon. Friend has done a huge amount of work on this issue. I have heard the calls from Members across the House, and indeed from retired footballers, and the Secretary of State and I recently met a small group of affected families and ex-footballers, incl…”

“I am incredibly grateful to my hon. Friend for his work, his moving contribution and for putting that important point on the record. As he said, sport should be a safe and welcoming environment that participants, parents and carers can have confidence in. Many martial arts providers work hard to safeguard children who …”

“I am grateful to my hon. Friend the Member for Liverpool Walton (Dan Carden) for securing this important debate and for his moving speech. The death of his constituent, Alexander Eastwood, as a result of a kickboxing bout is devastating. I know that my hon. Friend cares deeply about child safeguarding and I can reassur…”

“I am pleased to be responding on Report as the Football Governance Bill enters its final stages in the House of Commons. I begin by sending my condolences to the family of Liverpool’s Diogo Jota, who tragically lost his life last week at just 28 years of age, alongside his brother. I am sure the whole House will join m…”