Written question asked by Andy Reed (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 October 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 November 2000. It was answered by Baroness Hoey (Labour) on Thursday, 9 November 2000 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 representations he has received about tax relief and exemptions for community and amateur sports clubs; and if he will make a statement; what representations he has received about charitable status for community and amateur sports clubs; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Reed: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what representations he has received about (1) tax relief and exemptions for community and amateur sports clubs; and if he will make a statement; [135649] (2) charitable status for community and amateur sports clubs; and if he will make a statement. [135648] Kate Hoey: Since 21 June 2000, I have received representations from the following sports clubs and organisations regarding both tax exemptions and charitable status for community and amateur sports clubs; Sefton Sports Council, Thanet Local Sports Council, Waltham Forest Sports Council, Chelsfield Park Lawn Tennis Club, Blackpool and Fylde Fullbore Pistol and Rifle Club, Portcastrian Rugby Club, Saltash Rugby Football Club, Lymm Rugby Football Club, York Cricket & Rugby Union Football Club. I have also received a number of letters from members of the public. The CCPR and Sport England have also made representations on the benefits of tax exemptions as well as a number of MPs and sport people.

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