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Pigeon Racing

Asked by Robin SwannUlster Unionist PartyDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 9 October 2024UIN 7307

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will discuss with Sport England the potential merits of recognising pigeon racing as a sport.

Answered by Stephanie Peacock

Pigeon Racing is not recognised as a sport by Sport England, and we have no plans to discuss that further with them.

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