Community and school sport: MPs publish government response to report ahead of debate in Parliament

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee has published the Government's response to its Game On: Community and school sport report.

• Game on: Community and school sport: Government Response (pdf)

The report, which was published in April, outlined how strong demand, committed volunteers and successful local initiatives exist alongside persistent financial pressures, limited facilities and a lack of prioritisation in the school curriculum.

It called for a decisive national commitment to stable funding, better facilities and a cross-government strategy to deliver a healthier nation.

Committee Chair Dame Caroline Dinenage is due to speak about the government response  on Tuesday afternoon in the House of Commons after securing a debate on sport and youth services.