Written question asked by Lord Moynihan (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Davies of Oldham (Labour) on Monday, 18 July 2005.

Olympic Games 2012

Question: Whether they propose to increase the funding for England Hockey to ensure that British hockey players have a securely-funded seven-year performance plan to prepare for the London Olympic Games in 2012.

Answer: The level of funding to be provided to England Hockey by Sport England for the four-year Beijing Olympic cycle has already been determined based upon the Whole Sport Plan submitted by the governing body. England Hockey has appealed against the funding decision, but the process and decision was upheld by independent audit.The level of funding for hockey beyond Beijing to London, as with all other sports, will be considered in light of the ability of the sport to deliver medal success and the available financial resources.

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