7 Apr 2020

Sports Minister thanks the sector for work during COVID-19

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Sports Minister, Nigel Huddleston, has provided a special message of thanks and support to the sport and recreation sector amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Don’t forget, if you have any queries or concerns, you can get in touch with us via policy@sportandrecreation.org.uk. Alliance CEO, Lisa Wainwright, meets with the Sports Minister and DCMS every fortnight to discuss how we can better support our members so please do let us know if you have any pressing issues and we’ll make sure your voice is heard in these conversations. We are in this together, and will be there for each other – now and for the long run.

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