Written question asked by Charlotte Atkins (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 December 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 December 2005. It was answered by Richard Caborn (Labour) on Monday, 19 December 2005 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Sailing

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if she will make a statement on steps the Government are taking to encourage people with disabilities to participate in sailing activities.

Answer: Through Sport England and the English Federation for Disability Sport, we are working with the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) and RYA Sailability to encourage more disabled people to take up sailing.UK Sport funding is being provided to support elite disabled sailors in their preparations for the 2008 Paralympics in Beijing. £304,000 has been provided so far with the prospect of more being provided in 2006. In addition to this, one sailor is currently being supported through a TASS 2012 Scholarship.

Secondary information