Louie French MP: written questions
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Women's Sport TaskforceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81410More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how much the Women’s Sport Taskforce (a) has cost her Department since 4 July 2025 and (b) will cost annually.
Answer: There is no additional cost to the department as a result of the Women’s Sport Taskforce, however, officials within the Department for Culture, Media and Sport are allocated to support the Taskforce.
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordRugby World CupDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81409More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will make an assessment of the effectiveness of the Impact 25 legacy programme.
Answer: Since July 2024 the Government has invested £6.7m into the £14.5m Impact 25 programme which is pivotal in cementing rugby as a game for all. The programme has reached 850 clubs as more female-friendly facilities have been built all over the country encour...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordSports: WomenDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81408More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to her Department's press release entitled Government teams up with experts to supercharge women’s sport by the 2035 FIFA Women's World Cup, published on 8 September 2025, what ste
Answer: The Women's Sport Taskforce was recently launched to drive a Decade of Change in women’s sport.The Government is working across five key pillars in order to ensure this objective is met. We are ensuring equal access to sport, with an independent expert-le...
Answered 30 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordFootball: TicketsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81407More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with the independent football regulator on the potential impact of ticket pricing policies on (a) supporter experience and (b) club-community relations.
Answer: The Independent Football Regulator has a tightly defined scope focusing on the financial sustainability of clubs, the systemic stability of the football pyramid and protecting club heritage. Football ticket price caps are commercial decisions and a matter...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordFootball: TicketsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81406More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with the independent football regulator on engagement with supporters’ groups on away-ticket pricing.
Answer: The Independent Football Regulator has a tightly defined scope focusing on the financial sustainability of clubs, the systemic stability of the football pyramid and protecting club heritage. Football ticket price caps are commercial decisions and a matter...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordFootball: TicketsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81405More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with the independent football regulator on the feasibility of extending the £30 away-ticket cap to (a) the Championship, (b) League One, (c) League Two and (d) the Na
Answer: The Independent Football Regulator has a tightly defined scope focusing on the financial sustainability of clubs, the systemic stability of the football pyramid and protecting club heritage. Football ticket price caps are commercial decisions and a matter...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordFootball: TicketsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81404More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of a mandatory extension of the £30 away-ticket cap beyond the Premier League on the finances of (a) lower-league and (b) non-league foo
Answer: The Independent Football Regulator has a tightly defined scope focusing on the financial sustainability of clubs, the systemic stability of the football pyramid and protecting club heritage. Football ticket price caps are commercial decisions and a matter...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordRural Areas: Economic SituationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 78837More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on (a) horseracing, (b) the equine sector and (c) the rural economy.
Answer: Defra regularly engages with other Departments including The Treasury to ensure our interests, including in rural areas, are not overlooked. The Spending Review settlement outlined the Government’s support for the rural economy and to protect the countrys...
Answered 30 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordPolice: InjuriesHome OfficeTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77719More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what support she is providing for the rehabilitation of injured police officers.
Answer: This Government greatly values the service and sacrifices made by our police officers and it is vital that they receive the right support when injured in the line of duty.The Government is committed to supporting the mental and physical health and wellbei...
Answered 13 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordPolice Federation of England and WalesHome OfficeTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77718More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many meetings Ministers in her Department have had with the Police Federation since 4 July 2024; and when she plans to meet the Police Federation.
Answer: Home Office Ministers have regular meetings as part of the process of policy development and delivery.As part of Government transparency they are published on a quarterly basis on gov.ukThe Police Act 1996 establishes the Police Federation of England and ...
Answered 13 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordBetting: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77717More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what representations she has received from Cabinet colleagues on her proposals to harmonise betting duty rates.
Answer: The Chancellor discusses a variety of issues with Ministers from other government departments throughout the year, including the run up to Budget.
Answered 13 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordBetting: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77716More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of harmonising betting duty rates on (a) the number of jobs in the economy, (b) the tax revenue raised and (c) the rural economy.
Answer: The Government consultation on proposals to simplify the current gambling tax system by merging the three current taxes that cover remote (including online) gambling into one closed on 21 July 2025. Responses are now being analysed and a response to the c...
Answered 13 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordBetting: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77715More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions she has had with (a) the Betting and Gaming Council, (b) the British Horseracing Authority and (c) the Jockey Club on proposals to equalise betting duty.
Answer: As part of the consultation process, the Government engaged with a wide range of stakeholders. We are working with representatives of the horseracing industry to identify any potential unintended consequences for the sector, and how they might be mitigate...
Answered 13 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordLotteries: TicketsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77714More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of lifting the £50 million ticket sales cap on society lotteries on the public finances.
Answer: Society lotteries are a vital fundraising tool for many charities, community groups, sports clubs and other non-commercial organisations. We want to see them continue to thrive, alongside the National Lottery. Society lotteries are not subject to tax and ...
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordNational Physical Activity Taskforce and Women's Sport TaskforceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77713More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what the differences are between the (a) Women’s Sport Taskforce, announced in 2025 and (b) the National Physical Activity Taskforce, established in 2023.
Answer: The Women’s Sport Taskforce convenes a group of industry experts which aim to understand opportunities and break down barriers to deliver equal access, best in class facilities, ongoing professionalisation of women’s sport, visible role models to inspire ...
Answered 13 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordIndependent Football Regulator: Public AppointmentsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77712More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, when she last met with her preferred candidate for the Chair of the Independent Football Regulator; and when she next plans to meet with him.
Answer: David Kogan has now been appointed as Chair of the Independent Football Regulator and the Secretary of State and I had a formal introductory meeting with him on 14 October.
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordFootball: TicketsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77711More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with the Independent Football Regulator on (a) the regulation of away ticket prices and (b) the potential impacts of regulating away ticket pricing.
Answer: Football ticket price limits are commercial decisions and a matter for football clubs. The Independent Football Regulator will consider the pertinent factors to club sustainability as part of its first State of the Game report. This report must be complet...
Answered 13 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordFootball: TicketsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77710More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of ticket price limits on the sustainability of football in England.
Answer: Football ticket price limits are commercial decisions and a matter for football clubs. The Independent Football Regulator will consider the pertinent factors to club sustainability as part of its first State of the Game report. This report must be complet...
Answered 13 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordChildren and Vulnerable Adults: ProtectionDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77709More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help ensure that (a) children, (b) young people and (c) vulnerable adults are safeguarded while participating in (i) regulated and (ii) unregul
Answer: The safety, wellbeing and welfare of everyone is vitally important. In sport, National Governing Bodies are responsible for the regulation of their sports and for ensuring that appropriate measures are in place to protect participants from harm, including...
Answered 13 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: Data ProtectionDepartment for EducationTabled 16 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77708More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions she has had with local authorities on the publication of safeguarding data; and if he will make it his policy to require all local authorities publish their safeguarding data annually.
Answer: Local Authorities currently submit annual data to the department on all ‘children in need’ and ‘children looked after’ in their authorities. This includes information on Section 47 enquiries, initial child protection conferences and children with child pr...
Answered 14 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordCricket: FinanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 22 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 69972More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will make it her policy to continue the Future of Cricket Fund.
Answer: The Government has demonstrated its ongoing commitment to support the growth of cricket through its recent announcement of funding for the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB, the national governing body for cricket) to build two new indoor cricket domes...
Answered 3 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordNeighbourhood Health Centres: Health ProfessionsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 68465More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the 10 Year Health Plan for England, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of using (a) chiropractors and (b) other wider healthcare professionals to support the NHS
Answer: Neighbourhood health centres will provide easier, more convenient access to a full range of healthcare services on people’s doorsteps, and patients will be treated and cared for closer to their home by new teams of healthcare professionals.We have launche...
Answered 24 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordCricket: FinanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 16 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 68464More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what plans she has to invest in grassroots cricket.
Answer: The Government provides the majority of support for grassroots sport through Sport England, which annually invests over £250 million in Exchequer and Lottery funding.This already includes long term investment to the England and Wales Cricket Board, the Na...
Answered 22 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordSwimming PoolsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 16 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 68463More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of (a) a National Lido Strategy and (b) a National Lido Fund.
Answer: The Government has made no assessment on the potential merits of a National Lido Strategy or a National Lido Fund. The Government is committed to ensuring that everyone has access to and benefits from quality sport and physical activity opportunities.Sp...
Answered 24 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Culture, Media and Sport: Public ExpenditureDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 16 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 68462More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether the funding announced for her Department in the Spending Review 2025 is (a) new funding and (b) was funding allocated to the Department by the previous Government.
Answer: Spending Review 2025 (SR25) formally set all Departmental budgets for the upcoming SR period, no budgets had been formally set before for this period. As such, all SR25 funding was agreed by the current government.
Answered 28 Jul 2025
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