Written question asked by Barry Gardiner (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 July 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 October 2002. It was answered by Richard Caborn (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 October 2002 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 role her Department plans for (a) the private sector and (b) voluntary sports clubs in improving public health.

Answer: Mr. Gardiner: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what role her Department plans for (a) the private sector and (b) voluntary sports clubs in improving public health. [73815] Mr. Caborn: The Department and the Department for Education and Skills, supported by the Prime Minister's Delivery Unit, are working on a project to effect improvements to PE and School Sport and build stronger school/club links so young people can carry on playing sport when they leave school. The Strategy Unit is also looking closely into this issue as part of their overall review of the structure of sport.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 390 c618-9W;390 c620W; 73815
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Clubs Health Health education Private sector Sports Voluntary contributions
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk