HC Deb 19 January 1998 vol 304 cc416-7W
22. Mr. Ronnie Campbell

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what plans he has for the future of non-league football. [21465]

Mr. Banks

I recognise the importance of having a healthy structure of non-league football. I was pleased to be able to announce last June that £20 million will be available to the Football Trust over the next four years from the Football Association and the National Lottery to support football at all levels, including the non-league game. I am also pleased that the Lottery is having such a positive impact on football generally with this sport being the second largest beneficiary of awards to date.