Written question asked by Ronnie Campbell (Labour) on Monday, 15 December 1997, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 January 1998. It was answered by Lord Stratford (Labour) on Monday, 19 January 1998 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 for the future of non-league football. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mr. Ronnie Campbell: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what plans he has for the future of non-league football. [21465] Mr. Banks: I recognise the importance of having a healthy structure of non-league football. I was pleased to be able to announce last June that £20 million will be available to the Football Trust over the next four years from the Football Association and the National Lottery to support football at all levels, including the non-league game. I am also pleased that the Lottery is having such a positive impact on football generally with this sport being the second largest beneficiary of awards to date.

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