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


Sports and Arts Participation

Question
In my constituency, there has been a massive increase in sporting facilities in schools over the past 10 years. Participation is important and any increase is to be welcomed, but what is the Department doing to make sure we have more competitive sport, as competitiveness in schools is very important in improving our chances of success later on in various sports?
Answer

I assure my hon. Friend that we are encouraging competitive sport in schools. We have a national network of 225 competition managers working in partnership with schools, alongside national school sport week and, of course, our UK school games.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
483 c5 
Session
2007-08
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Arts Schools Sports
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk