Question follow-through · 37437

Rugby: Wales

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent discussions she has had with the Welsh Government on (a) the future availability of (i) international rugby tournaments and (b) Six Nations on free-to-air television in Wales and (b)

answeredDepartment for Culture, Media and Sport

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Answering body
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Tabled
11 Mar 2025
Target answer date
14 Mar 2025
Answer
17 Mar 2025 · 6 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 11 Mar 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent discussions she has had with the Welsh Government on (a) the future availability of (i) international rugby tournaments and (b) Six Nations on free-to-air television in Wales and (b)

  2. 14 Mar 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 17 Mar 2025

    Answer published

    I intend to visit Wales in the near future and discuss sporting and other issues with the Welsh Government and other Welsh stakeholders. It is right that the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and Six Nations Rugby take a considered and balanced approach: recogni...

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