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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Matt Hancock (Independent (affiliation)). It was answered by Stuart Andrew (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 May 2024 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Horseracing

Question

What steps her Department is taking to support the horse racing industry.

Answer

Given that my constituency of Pudsey will no longer exist after the election, this may be my final chance to thank all my constituents for the support that they have given me over the years. I pay particular tribute to my parliamentary and constituency team, who have helped me enormously over the past 14 years. It has been the privilege and honour of my life, and I am extremely grateful for it.

In answer to the question, the Government very much support horseracing, which is the second largest spectator sport and a major economic contributor, and not just to the rural economy but to the economy more widely. We have been working extensively with industry to maintain its status as a world-renowned sport.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
902976 
750 cc1005-7 
Session
2023-24
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Registered interest declared
Yes
Subjects
Horse racing
Link
View this Oral question on hansard.parliament.uk