§ Mr. SpringTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if he will list those schools which have received(a) a Sportsmark and (b) an additional Gold Star award since May 1997. [86694]
§ Mr. Chris SmithI am very pleased to say that over a thousand schools have now achieved a Sportsmark or Sportsmark Gold award. A full list of successful schools has today been placed in the Libraries of the House.
§ Mr. SpringTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what plans he has to extend the Sportsmark scheme to primary schools. [86693]
§ Mr. Chris SmithWe have no plans to extend the specific Sportsmark scheme to primary schools. However, Sport England are currently working on an Activity award for primary schools. The scheme will give national recognition to schools offering a quality programme of physical activity. They hope to introduce the award during the autumn term 1999.