The UK government has said that it has no plans to add the Tour de France to the list of 'Category A' sporting events which would mean it has to be broadcast on free-to-air TV.
In response to a petition which has gained over 14,000 signatures, a spokesperson for the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) said: "The current list of events strikes the right balance between encouraging access to a number of sporting events and maximising broadcasting income. There are no plans to review the list at this time."
