The following exchange is from Hansard June21st 2018. Mr Hollobone was informed of KHC’s success at the EH Awards and said he would raise it in Parliament. True to his word he did. Our local MP was also instrumental (aided by Sue Russell) of getting the road the Club sorted so irrespective of party politics, well done Mr Hollobone.

Hockey
Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering) (Con)

12. What steps he is taking to support hockey in (a) Northamptonshire and (b) England. [905975]

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (Tracey Crouch)

Hockey is a fantastic sport and I am pleased that Sport England is continuing to invest in the good work that England Hockey is doing to promote the game at the grassroots across the country. We all know that the hockey women’s world cup is taking place in London this summer. Given that the England matches are already sold out, I am sure it is going to be absolutely brilliant and inspire future generations.

Mr Hollobone

Will the sports Minister join me in congratulating Kettering hockey club and all involved at the club on the wonderful achievement of being named by England Hockey as its sports club of the year 2018?

Tracey Crouch

I will indeed congratulate Kettering hockey club on its award. It is an absolutely fantastic achievement. We need to remember that, quite often, hockey clubs and lots of other sporting clubs are run by dedicated volunteers who go on to inspire lots of people to get involved.