Sports
Sports news from UK Parliament.
Julian Knight, DCMS Chair, responds to Cricket Discipline Commission (CDC) panel findings
Chair of the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee comments on Cricket Discipline Commission (CDC) findings
31 March 2023
Energy support for swimming pools: DCMS Committee writes to Energy Secretary
Acting Chair Damian Green writes to Energy Secretary Grant Shapps
07 March 2023
DCMS ‘lacks compelling vision’ on sport for England
Committee publishes report on Grassroots participation in sports and physical activity
08 January 2023
Rugby chiefs questioned on Worcester Warriors and Wasps financial collapse
Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport Committee continues its inquiry into sport governance
22 November 2022
Five short debates in the Lords
Members discuss women's sport, Bank of England and Libor, horse racing and human rights in India and China. Catch up
18 November 2022
DCMS Committee to question police and steward chiefs on safety at major sporting events
MPs will examine whether the policing and stewarding of major sporting events remains appropriate and effective
07 November 2022
Racism in cricket: DCMS Committee to hold further evidence session
The DCMS Committee follows up on developments since its hearing with Azeem Rafiq at the end of last year
28 October 2022
Westminster Hall to hold a debate on the UK’s plans and preparation for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar
MPs to hold a debate on the UK’s plans and preparation for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar
19 October 2022
Safety at major sporting events inquiry launched
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee examines safety of fans at major sporting events
08 July 2022
Comment: FIFA World Cup Play-Off Final on free to air TV channels
Chair comments on the news that the FIFA World Cup Play-Off Final will be shown on free to air television channels STV, ITV and S4C
27 May 2022
Racism in cricket: ‘Overwhelming support’ for Committee recommendations ahead of Yorkshire members’ vote
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee publishes Government response
24 March 2022
Government’s lack of vision risks squandering lasting benefits to UK of hosting major events, MPs say
Committee publishes their report on Major cultural and sporting events
16 March 2022
MPs question Sports Minister, FA, and Premier League on sanctions for Russian influence in sport
The session will also look more widely at the role of Russian money in both the ownership and sponsorship of football clubs.
10 March 2022
England and Wales Cricket Board and Chairs of County clubs questioned racism in cricket
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee follow up its Report published last week on racism in cricket
17 January 2022
Public funding for cricket must depend on progress to tackle racism
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee publishes report on racism in cricket
14 January 2022