Written question asked by David Hinchliffe (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 March 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 30 March 2004. It was answered by Richard Caborn (Labour) on Tuesday, 30 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, pursuant to her Answer of 17 March 2004, 419 c316W, on Sports (Honours), what the reasons are for the differences between the number of honours awarded over the last five years for sporting involvement in rugby league and rugby union; and if she will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Hinchliffe: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport pursuant to her answer of 17 March 2004, Official Report, column 316W, on Sports (Honours), what the reasons are for the differences between the number of honours awarded over the last five years for sporting involvement in rugby league and rugby union; and if she will make a statement. [163960] Mr. Caborn: Decisions made by the honours committee are made on the basis of individual merit. I cannot comment on individual cases.

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