Written question asked by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Friday, 14 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 November 2003. It was answered by Baroness Jowell (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 November 2003 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 are being taken by her Department to encourage girls to participate in sport. - Inc figures.

Answer: Angela Eagle: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what steps are being taken by her Department to encourage girls to participate in sport. [139569] Tessa Jowell: The Government is committed to ensuring that everyone is given the opportunity to participate in sport. Sport England Lottery funding to governing bodies is now provided only where those bodies have acceptable equity policies in place as parts of their development plans. In addition, Sport England provides £200,000 a year to the Women's Sports Foundation to support the involvement of women and girls in sport.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 139569; 413 c939W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Women Finance Government assistance Public participation Sports Take-up
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk