Sarah Owen MP: written questions

Written questions

• Sports: Planning PermissionDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 10 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 66638More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on the protection of sporting facilities in the planning process.

  Answer: The Government is reviewing the statutory consultee system, including Sport England, to promote growth and unblock building.The statutory consultee system must work in support of development and economic growth—reflecting the central place of these object...

  Answered 21 Jul 2025

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• Leagrave Station: LiftsDepartment for TransportTabled 7 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 65380More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent progress he has made with (a) Network Rail and (b) Govia Thameslink on the provision of lifts at Leagrave Station.

  Answer: This government is committed to improving the accessibility of the railway and recognises the social and economic benefits this brings to communities. In May 2024, the previous government selected 50 stations for initial feasibility work for potential upg...

  Answered 10 Jul 2025

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