§ Mr. Nigel JonesTo ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office what plans he has to co-ordinate Government policy for sports matters between departments. [88497]
§ Mr. Chris SmithI have been asked to reply.
Government policy on sports matter is co-ordinated through the Cabinet Committee on Home and Social Affairs; specific questions might be dealt with by other Committees as appropriate.
Additionally the Sports Cabinet, which I chair, provides for a collective policy discussion of most strategic priorities for UK sport. The Ministers with responsibilities which affect sport in England also keep in close touch, and will continue to do so.