Written question asked by Nicholas Winterton (Conservative) on Tuesday, 11 March 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 13 March 2008. It was answered by Gerry Sutcliffe (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 March 2008 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Lacrosse: Finance

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what representations he has received on funding for the participation of the England Men's U19 Lacrosse Squad in the U19 Lacrosse World Championship in British Columbia in July 2008.

Answer: The Department has received a range of correspondence about this issue. DCMS channels its funding for sport through its non-departmental public bodies, including Sport England. Therefore, correspondents have been directed to Sport England for further advice about funding opportunities.We understand that the English Lacrosse Association has raised the issue of additional funding to support England lacrosse teams with Sport England, but has not made any formal application for funding to date. Any future application will be considered on its merits and against Sport England's published funding criteria.

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