Written question asked by Peter Luff (Conservative) on Wednesday, 9 April 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 7 May 2003. It was answered by Richard Caborn (Labour) on Wednesday, 7 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, what assessment she has made of the role of adventure playgrounds in reducing anti-social behaviour; and if she will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Luff: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what assessment she has made of the role of adventure playgrounds in reducing anti-social behaviour; and if she will make a statement. [109098] Mr. Caborn: Good quality play opportunities can have a significant impact on children and young people, their families and the wider community. The wider benefits of effective play provision can include a reduction in crime--it can ensure children and young people are enjoying themselves and are therefore engaged in activities which do not lead them to antisocial behaviour. No formal assessment of the role of adventure playgrounds has been carried out by my Department, but we in partnership with DfES are conducting a review of Children's Play which will report in the summer. This will identify how funding for children's play can be spent most effectively.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 109098; 404 c728W;404 c724W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Children Crime prevention Anti-social behaviour Children's play Playgrounds
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk