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Paralympic Games

Asked by Connor NaismithLabourDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 26 September 2025UIN 74677

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department has had discussions with British Paralympic Association on the selection process for Paralympians.

Answered by Stephanie Peacock

The Government has not had discussions with the British Paralympic Association on the selection process for Paralympians.

ParalympicsGB selections are made by the British Paralympic Association, working in collaboration with the relevant National Governing Bodies (NGBs) who know their athletes best. These processes remain fully independent from the Government.

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