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West Ham United FC: Sportsgrounds

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 2 June 2026UIN 4871

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has made an estimate of the cost to the public purse of West Ham United’s relegation to the Championship in the context of the ownership of that club's ground.

Answered by Stephanie Peacock

The London Stadium, its costs and its income generation is the responsibility of the Greater London Authority.

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