Written question asked by Lord Pendry (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 February 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 17 February 2000. It was answered by Baroness Hoey (Labour) on Thursday, 17 February 2000 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, if he will make a statement on the future role of Exercise England in setting standards and regulations.

Answer: Mr. Pendry: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if he will make a statement on the future role of Exercise England in setting standards and regulations. [110088] Kate Hoey: I understand that Exercise England is currently in the hands of the liquidator. Sport England is now looking to safeguard standards by buying out Exercise England's register of members and the rights to its standards and regulations database. Sport England is also considering which organisation would be most suitable to take on this responsibility in future.

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