§ Q.5. Mr. Wainwrightasked the Prime Minister if he will transfer to the Minister of Housing and Local Government and 1183 Minister for Welsh Affairs the responsibility for sport which is now held by the Lord President of the Council and Minister for Science.
§ The Prime MinisterNo, Sir.
§ Mr. WainwrightDoes the Prime Minister realise that the Lord President of the Council is either too busy to be interested in sport or is just not interested in sport? If the Lord President of the Council plays the game in the way that his interest in sport is being shown, it must be a very dull game. Will the Government do something about sport in this country? Would the Prime Minister consider setting up a sports development council, thus making some contribution to sport?
§ The Prime MinisterThe hon. Gentleman must not be deceived by appearances. My right hon. Friend has a very athletic mind.