Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps the Government is taking to increase participation in BMXing among children and young people.

The Government recognises the importance of ensuring public access to BMX cycling facilities, which are great spaces for people of all ages, including children and young people, to stay fit and healthy, and which play an important role within communities.

Our arm’s-length body, Sport England has provided £33.5 million of funding to the National Governing Body for cycling, British Cycling, for the period 2022-2029 to increase participation and invest in grassroots BMX and cycling initiatives, including for children and young people.