Written question asked by Derek Wyatt (Labour) on Monday, 22 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 discussions she will have with Swale Borough Council about the future of Sittingbourne Football Club at Central Stadium, Sittingbourne.

Answer: Mr. Wyatt: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what discussions she will have with Swale Borough Council about the future of Sittingbourne Football Club at Central Stadium, Sittingbourne. [73166] Mr. Caborn: Funding applications for grass roots football are matters for the Football Foundation. I understand that the Football Foundation have had no contact to date with either Swale Borough Council or the management of Sittingbourne Football Club in regard to an application for grant aid. Grants of up to £150,000 are available to grass roots football clubs who meet the Foundation's criteria. However, it is for the management of the football club or the council to contact the Football Foundation to discuss eligibility for funding.

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