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Written question asked by Bill Michie (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 February 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 February 2001. It was answered by Baroness Hoey (Labour) on Monday, 26 February 2001 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 steps he is taking to increase investment in grassroots football facilities. (Failed OPQ). - Inc figures.
Answer

Mr. Bill Michie: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what steps he is taking to increase investment in grass-roots football facilities. [149405] Kate Hoey: The creation of the Football Foundation-- which uses 5 per cent. of money from TV rights--will make a significant difference to grass-roots football in England. The foundation has some £18 million to invest in grass-roots football this year.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
363 c393W; 149405
Session
2000-01
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Football Facilities Football Foundation
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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