Play Sufficiency amendment tabled in the House of Lords

In a major win for the play sector, the Play Sufficiency Amendment (NC82) has been reintroduced to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill during Committee Stage in the House of Lords.

Baroness Natalie Bennett tabled the amendment following sustained leadership from Play England.

According to Eugene Minogue, Play England’s Executive Director, the move marks a “critical step” forward in Play England’s objective to restore a play-based childhood for every child in England by 2035.

“This reintroduction in the Lords ensures that play remains firmly on the parliamentary agenda,” he said.