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Debate between Jeremy Wright and Leo Docherty
Thursday 1st November 2018

(5 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Jeremy Wright Portrait Jeremy Wright
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I do not think the hon. Lady will be surprised to know that I had not heard of this incident. Now that I have, perhaps she will allow me to look into it and write to her about what might be the best way forward.

Leo Docherty Portrait Leo Docherty (Aldershot) (Con)
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T5. What steps is the Department taking to increase the participation of young people in sport?

Jeremy Wright Portrait Jeremy Wright
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It is extremely important that young people participate in sport. My hon. Friend will be aware of our recently announced school sport strategy to enable just that to happen. We think it important that young people remain active and, of course, that they participate in competitive sport, too, for all the many benefits we know it brings.

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