Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Dan Rogerson (Liberal Democrat). It was answered on Monday, 17 November 2008 on behalf of the Department for Children, Schools and Families.

Sports and Arts Participation

Question: Facilities—as well as excellent teaching, of course—are crucial to delivering the targets. St. Tudy school in my constituency has been given a grant to fund a new school building, but it now faces a shortfall. Were it able to complete the project, it would have a proper school hall and outside facilities for the first time. Will the Minister or one of her colleagues agree to meet me to discuss how the funding shortfall might be overcome?

Answer: I am pleased that there is to be a new school in the hon. Gentleman's constituency. It is important for new schools to have a broad range of facilities, but it is for local authorities to use the funds at their disposal to meet the national strategies that we have established and to deliver our requirement for school sports.

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