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Shinty

Asked by Mr Angus MacDonaldLiberal DemocratDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 23 June 2025UIN 60280

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department has had discussions with the Camanachd Association on support for shinty.

Answered by Stephanie Peacock

Whilst the Department for Culture, Media and Sport has not had discussions with the Camanachd Association, the Government is supportive of shinty as an important grassroots sport, particularly in Scotland. The Department regularly works with the Scottish Government, for example as part of the Inter-Ministerial Group for Sport.

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