§ 25. Mr. HoyleTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage when he expects to make an announcement on the setting up of a British Academy of Sport. [387]
§ Mr. Tony BanksThe Government are committed to the development of a British Academy of Sport and I am currently considering carefully the three shortlisted bids from the Central, Heyford and Sheffield consortiums. I also intend to visit the sites in the next few weeks. A joint announcement with the United Kingdom Sports Council will be made as soon as possible thereafter.