PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Cricket: Finance (22 October 2024)

Question Asked

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department plans to maintain the £35 million investment in grassroots cricket facilities announced on 4 April 2024.

Asked by:
Julia Lopez (Conservative)

Answer

This Government believes that grassroots sports facilities are crucial in supporting people to be more active up and down the country and the power of creating a lasting legacy from events such as the upcoming World Cups.

The funding arrangements for the Future of Cricket Fund will be considered as part of the Spending Review. We continue to engage with the England and Wales Cricket Board on this matter.


Answered by:
Stephanie Peacock (Labour)
28 October 2024

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