Written question asked by John Greenway (Conservative) on Monday, 21 October 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 24 October 2002. It was answered by Ivan Lewis (Labour) on Thursday, 24 October 2002 on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills.

Dept for Education and Skills

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, pursuant to her Answer of 19th September 2002, 390 c111W, on physical education, what research was undertaken to enforce the joint Public Service Agreement with her Department and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport in respect of sport in schools; and if she will place such research in the Library.

Answer: Mr. Greenway: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, pursuant to her answer of 19 September, Official Report, column 111W, on physical education, what research was undertaken to enforce the joint Public Service Agreement with her Department and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport in respect of sport in schools; and if she will place such research in the Library. [76803] Mr. Ivan Lewis: All School Sport Co-ordinator partnerships are currently undertaking an annual data collection exercise. This will provide in-depth information on the number of pupils with access to two hours of high quality PE and school sport a week, within and beyond the curriculum. Early messages from this will be available before the end of the year and the House will be informed of the results.

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