UK Concussion Guidelines for Grassroots Sport

Debate between Douglas Ross and Stuart Andrew

Tuesday 2nd May 2023 Commons Chamber

[Stuart Andrew]

The Department and I work closely with colleagues in the Department of Health and Social Care. I understand the point that the hon. Lady is making. We are making this a priority in terms of safety in sport, and I will certainly raise the issue in my next meeting with that Department.

[Douglas Ross (Moray) (Con)]

I welcome the work that is being done in Scotland and across the UK. I refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests as a football referee with the Scottish FA. On that subject, how does the Minister envisage this guidance and any updates being disseminated to the match officials, referees and umpires who officiate at all age groups and all levels, and who are often the closest to incidents that happen on the field of play or the pitch?