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Rugby: West Dorset

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the sustainability of women’s rugby clubs in West Dorset; and what targeted support is available.

answeredDepartment for Culture, Media and Sport

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A written question asks a government minister for information in writing. Parliament publishes the question and any answer.

Answering body
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Tabled
30 Jan 2026
Target answer date
3 Feb 2026
Answer
9 Feb 2026 · 10 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 30 Jan 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the sustainability of women’s rugby clubs in West Dorset; and what targeted support is available.

  2. 3 Feb 2026

    Target answer date

    Date supplied by the official written-questions record.

  3. 9 Feb 2026

    Answer published

    The Government is committed to ensuring that everyone has access to and can benefit from quality sport and physical activity opportunities, including rugby. We are also committed to supporting the financial sustainability of rugby clubs, and ensuring this...

Open official record

Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.

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