Written question asked by Jeremy Hunt (Conservative) on Monday, 9 January 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 January 2006. It was answered by Richard Caborn (Labour) on Monday, 16 January 2006 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

2012 Paralympics

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what support her Department plans to provide to disabled athletes to enable them to compete in the 2012 Paralympics; and if she will make a statement.

Answer: Financial support to our very best disabled athletes to enable them to compete at the highest level is provided through UK Sport's World Class Performance Programme. The investment for Paralympic Sport in the build up to the Beijing 2008 Paralympics is £22.4 million, including £2 million for the British Paralympic Association. In addition, the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme and 2012 Scholarships provide financial assistance to talented athletes, including disabled athletes, who are committed to combining their sport and education to help fulfil their sporting potential. £17 million is being provided to support these schemes over the period 2004–08. The level of financial support to our very best athletes, including disabled athletes, beyond 2009 in the build up to Games in 2012 has yet to be determined.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 41475; 441 c951W
Session: 2005-06
Subjects: Disability Finance Greater London Paralympic Games Sports Sports competitors World class performance programme
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk