Written question asked by Jim Cunningham (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 March 1997. It was answered by Iain Sproat (Conservative) on Wednesday, 5 March 1997 on behalf of the Department of National Heritage.

Dept of National Heritage

Question: What analysis has been made to determine what proportion of students in secondary education who progress onto further or higher education continue to participate in sport and physical recreation whilst studying. - The 1990 general household survey indicated that 91 per cent. of full-time students take part in sport or physical recreation on a regular basis. - (Holding answer 26 February 1997).

Answer: Mr. Cunningham: To ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what analysis has been made to determine what proportion of students in secondary education who progress on to further or higher education continue to participate in sport and physical recreation while studying. [17409] Mr. Sproat: [holding answer 26 February 1997]: The 1990 general household survey indicated that 91 per cent. of full-time students take part in sport or physical recreation on a regular basis.

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