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Commonwealth Games 2026: Hygiene

Asked by Sir Christopher ChopeConservativeDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 29 April 2025UIN 47611

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions her Department has had with the organisers of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on requiring targeted hygiene protocols.

Answered by Stephanie Peacock

DCMS officials are in regular contact with the Glasgow 2026 Organising Company (OC).

The OC has confirmed it is developing health and medical plans for the Games as part of ongoing event planning, in line with statutory regulations. It has engaged with medical providers and public health agencies and is establishing a Medical and Public Health Working Group to develop this work with partners.

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