Written question asked by Patsy Calton (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 2 March 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 March 2004. It was answered by Richard Caborn (Labour) on Monday, 8 March 2004 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 she will make a statement on her Department's progress on her Public Service Agreement target to enhance the take-up of sporting opportunities by five to 16 year olds. (Failed OPQ) - Inc fact that the results will be published in April.

Answer: Mrs. Calton: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if she will make a statement on her Department's progress on her Public Service Agreement target to enhance the take-up of sporting opportunities by five to 16-year-olds. [158925] Mr. Caborn: Data on the number of pupils who choose to take up the entitlement to two hours each week of high-quality PE and school sport within and beyond the curriculum are currently being collected for the first time. The results will be published in April. Initial findings from Phase 1 School Sport Partnerships, published last week, provide compelling evidence of the difference that School Sport Partnerships are making.

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