Written question asked by Baroness Smith of Basildon (Labour) on Monday, 12 July 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 July 1999. It was answered by Lord Stratford (Labour) on Monday, 26 July 1999 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 support his Department provides for netball in Essex. (Failed OPQ). - Includes figure.

Answer: Angela Smith: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what support his Department provides for netball in Essex. [91358] Mr. Banks: This year, Sport England will provide the All England Netball Association with over £420,000 to promote netball in all parts of the country, including Essex. Some of this funding will be used to employ a team of seven development officers, one of whom is responsible for Essex. Essex Local Authorities are planning to run a netball event as part of the Millennium Youth Games next year with the support of lottery funding.

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