Written question asked by Lord Robathan (Conservative) 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 plans he has to encourage competitive sport within schools. (Failed OPQ). - Includes figure.

Answer: Mr. Robathan: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what plans he has to encourage competitive sport within schools. [91360] Ms Bridget Prentice: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what contribution the national lottery is making to encourage the playing of competitive sporting fixtures in schools. [91365] Mr. Banks: We are well aware of the value of encouraging competitive games both within and between schools. As well as being one of the criteria schools have to meet to be awarded a Sportsmark, we have asked Sport England to ensure that arranging inter-school competitive fixtures is a key part of the job description of the new Active Schools Co-ordinators. This initiative will be supported by £30 million from the Lottery Sports Fund.

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