HC Deb 10 July 2000 vol 353 cc419-20W
28. Mr. Pound

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if the activities of the Football Foundation will be directed to expanding the activity of qualified football coaches in primary and secondary schools. [128224]

Kate Hoey

The Government will announce details of the Football Foundation shortly. It will be for the Foundation's Board to decide on funding priorities. However, it is envisaged that the greater part of the Foundation's income will be used to develop the sport at the grass roots. The Government expect that this will involve funding for the provision and improvement of playing facilities, equipment and high quality coaching for local football clubs and schools.