Sport in our communities

Culture, Media and Sport Committee Closed Inquiry
Opened: 16 Oct 2020 Closed: 22 Oct 2021 Parliament page
The Committee is seeking views on sport in our communities. The financial viability of community sports clubs is in doubt, with the future of many at risk even before the pandemic. The DCMS Committee wants to identify specific actions the Government can take to guarantee the future survival of the … Read more
10 Recommendations
1 Report
5 Oral sessions
3 Letters
5 Events
Activity timeline 10 events
20 Oct
2021
Report published
29 Jul
2021
Report published
13 Apr
2021
Oral evidence
2 Mar
2021
Oral evidence
12 Jan
2021
Oral evidence
1 Dec
2020
Oral evidence
1 Dec
2020
Correspondence
20 Nov
2020
Correspondence
20 Nov
2020
Correspondence
10 Nov
2020
Oral evidence
Oral evidence sessions 5 sessions
13 Apr 2021
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David Pond · GB Wheelchair Rugby Jane Nickerson · Swim England Joanna Coates · UK Athletics Lisa Wainwright · Sport and Recreation Alliance Ollie Dudfield · Sport for Development Coalition
2 Mar 2021
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Louise Morby Mark Lawrie · StreetGames Nahimul Islam Nicola Walker · Sported
12 Jan 2021
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Huw Edwards · UKactive Marg Mayne · Mytime Active Rebecca Passmore · PureGym Rich Emerson · The Climbing Academy
1 Dec 2020
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Dr Claire Jenkin · University of Hertfordshire Dr Esther van Sluijs · MRC Epidemiology Unit & Centre for Diet and Activity Research Dr Larissa Davies · Sheffield Hallam University Dr Rob Wilson · Sheffield Hallam University Kieran Maguire · University of Liverpool
10 Nov 2020
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Greg Clarke · The Football Association Richard Masters · The Premier League Rick Parry · English Football League
Title HC No. Published Items Response
Fourth Report - Sport in our communities HC 45 29 Jul 2021 10 Responded
Recommendations & Conclusions
2 results
Clear
1 Recommendation Rejected
Fourth Report - Sport in our commu…
The impact of successive lockdowns on activity levels was not as bad as initially feared...
The impact of successive lockdowns on activity levels was not as bad as initially feared but the Committee is concerned about the consequences of the final lockdown from December 2020 onwards which has not yet been covered by an Active … Read more
Government Response
The government agrees with the intent to encourage sports participation but rejects the specific 'Work Out to Help Out' campaign with financial incentives. It instead highlights existing campaigns and facility investments, though the Department for Health and Social Care will launch a pilot in January 2022 to explore broader financial incentives for healthier choices.
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9 Recommendation Rejected
Fourth Report - Sport in our commu…
The evidence submitted to our inquiry about the performance of National Governing Bodies during the...
The evidence submitted to our inquiry about the performance of National Governing Bodies during the pandemic has been genuinely mixed. Lessons must be learned from the way funding and information was disseminated down to the grassroots during the Covid-19 pandemic. … Read more
Government Response
The government states that Sport England's remit does not extend to regulating National Governing Bodies, rejecting the audit recommendation. It highlights existing efforts by Sport England to enhance communications capability and provide resources, such as the Digital Marketing Hub and Club Matters website.
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Government Response AI assessment · 10 of 10 classified
Accepted 4
Accepted in Part 2
Acknowledged 1
Deferred 1
Rejected 2
Total 10 recs
Correspondence 3 letters
1 Dec 2020 To committee Letter from Richard Masters, Chief Executive, Premier League, re finalising a financial deal, 24 November 2020
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20 Nov 2020 To committee Letter from the Chair to Richard Masters, Chief Executive, Premier League, re finalising a financial deal, 19 November 2020
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20 Nov 2020 To committee Letter from the Chair to Rick Parry, Chairman, English Football League, re finalising a financial deal, 19 November 2020
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