§ BARONESS BURTON OF COVENTRYMy Lords, I beg leave to ask the Question which stands in my name on the Order Paper.
§ [The Question was as follows:
§ To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they are now in a position to 6 make a statement about the Sports Council.]
§ THE PARLIAMENTARY UNDERSECRETARY OF STATE, DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT (LORD SANDFORD)My Lords, when the noble Baroness inquired last in December, I said that my honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State had met the Sports Council to hear their views. The matter is still being considered. A statement will be made in due course.
§ BARONESS BURTON OF COVENTRYMy Lords, I quite understand. I thank the noble Lord.