Written question asked by Jimmy Wray (Labour) on Wednesday, 7 May 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 May 2003. It was answered by Richard Caborn (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 May 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, how many specialist playgrounds there are that cater for disabled children; what assistance is available for disabled children who wish to take on a sport professionally; how much has been invested in disabled persons' sports since 1997; and if she will make a statement. - Includes figures.

Answer: Mr. Wray: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport how many specialist playgrounds there are that cater for disabled children; what assistance is available for disabled children who wish to take on a sport professionally; how much has been invested in disabled persons' sports since 1997; and if she will make a statement. [112743] Mr. Caborn: DCMS does not hold information on the specific numbers of playgrounds that cater for disabled children. The Department launched a Children's Play Review in October 2002, which includes research into provision for disabled children. Elite disabled sport is supported by the UK Sport World Class programme, which has been given £4.6 million in exchequer funding since 1997. In addition to this, the DCMS also funds grassroots disability sport through Sport England, which from 1998-2003 allocated £4,240,056 to the English Federation for Disability Sport. The EFDS works to improve opportunities to participate in sport for all people with disabilities.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 112743; 405 c186W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Disability Children Children's play Finance Facilities Playgrounds Sports Sports competitors World class performance programme English Federation of Disability Sport
Contains statistics: Yes
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