§ 52. Miss HoeyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what policies his Department has to encourage sport for schoolchildren outside school hours.
§ Mr. MoynihanThe Government are committed to promoting participation in sport for schoolchildren both in and out of school hours.
The Sports Council's initiatives aimed at increasing young people's participation in sport, include the "Ever thought of Sport?" and 'What's your Sport?" campaigns. The Government are currently considering the recommendations of the School Sport Forum; our response will be published shortly.