Written question asked by Lord Whitehead (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 November 2004. It was answered by Ruth Kelly (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 November 2004 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Cabinet Office

Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, under what authority the Civil Service Sports Council operates land belonging to the Civil Service for sporting purposes. - Including figures.

Answer: Dr. Whitehead: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office under what authority the Civil Service Sports Council operates land belonging to the civil service for sporting purposes. [197854] Ruth Kelly: The Civil Service Sports Council Ltd., a company registered under the Industrial and Provident Society Acts, encourages and co-ordinates the pursuit of sport and recreation throughout the civil service. CSSC either owns or leases the sites it operates. Of 37 sports clubs, 21 are owned freehold by CSSC and 16 are leasehold. Five sites are leased from the Ministry of Defence. Rents are paid at a commercial rate.

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