Written question asked by Kerry Pollard (Labour) on Monday, 24 November 1997, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 December 1997. It was answered by Lord Smith of Finsbury (Labour) on Monday, 8 December 1997 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
Dept for Culture Media and Sport
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, What plans he has to encourage children's development through play. (Failed OPQ) - Inc ref to White Paper The Peoples Lottery.
- Answer
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Mr. Pollard: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what plans he has to encourage children's development through play. [17998] Mr. Chris Smith: The National Playing Fields Association is currently carrying out work for the Department in the areas of information dissemination, playwork education and training and play safety. I also made it clear in the White Paper The People's Lottery that we are particularly committed to the development of children's play. I am currently discussing with Lottery distributors how we can best ensure that Lottery funding for it is more easily accessible.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 17998; 302 c467W
- Session
- 1997-98
- Question not reached
- Yes
- Subjects
- Children Children's play National Playing Fields Association
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