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Written question asked by Paul Marsden (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 13 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 October 2003. It was answered by Richard Caborn (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 October 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 proportion of schoolchildren undertake competitive sports.
Answer

Mr. Paul Marsden: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what proportion of schoolchildren undertake competitive sports. [132301] Mr. Caborn: Data collected from School Sport Co-ordinator partnerships during the autumn term 2002 indicated that one pupil in five in their schools was involved in inter-school competitions and events and one pupil in two in intra-school competitions and events.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
132301; 411 c267-8W;411 c271W
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Pupils Physical education Schools Sports Take-up Exercise
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk