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Written question asked by Liz Blackman (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 February 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 March 2009. It was answered by Gerry Sutcliffe (Labour) on Monday, 2 March 2009 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Sport: Young People

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport how many young people participated in regular sport (a) in 1997 and (b) in the latest period for which figures are available.
Answer

The percentage of pupils aged five to 16 that have participated in at least two hours of high quality PE and school sport a week has increased from 62 per cent. to 90 per cent. between 2003-04 and 2007-08. Comparable data are not available prior to 2003-04.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
488 c1263W; 259240
Session
2008-09
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Young people Sports
Link
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