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How difficult is it for girls and women from economically disadvantaged backgrounds to get into sport? I know that mountain biking and football can be expensive, but I would be happy to hear from any of the witnesses on this matter.

Good morning, panel members. What are the barriers to women from ethnic minority communities participating and progressing in your sports? I open it up to anyone to respond.

I have one more question.

How welcoming are sports to lesbian and bisexual women and what challenges do they face? That question is open to everyone.

I will ask Gemma Fay to talk about football.

I would probably disagree when it comes to Fife Council. The best example that I can give is that, when people are off for summer holidays for seven weeks, all the community halls are shut.

Yes.

We have talked about stress and burnout, but what are you putting in place for the wellbeing of your staff? I do not mean anything related to profession and careers, but what is in place for the wellbeing of your staff so that they continue—

How would you get women to participate in sports, especially when there is good weather?

It happens with a lot of clubs. I play walking football, and we have had a long-term booking at a time that is accessible to us all. Any other groups, especially female groups, that come in now are getting times late at night—the 9 o’clock or 10 o’clock bookings.