Written question asked by Anthony Steen (Conservative) on Monday, 6 December 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 December 2004. It was answered by Baroness Morris of Yardley (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 December 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 break down the £200 million national funding for children's play announced by her predecessor in June 2001 by (a) financial year and (b) project; how much of the funding has been spent to date; and if she will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Steen: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if she will break down the £200 million national funding for children's play announced by her predecessor in June 2001 by (a) financial year and (b) project; how much of the funding has been spent to date; and if she will make a statement. [203549] Estelle Morris: The announcement to which the hon. Member refers related to round 4 of the New Opportunities Fund, and therefore future funding for play. The new approach to lottery funding with the establishment of the Big Lottery Fund means that the Government will no longer ring fence pots of money for particular activities such as play. However we still expect £200 million for play (across the UK) to come from the lottery over time.

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