§ 11. Mr. SwayneTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what steps she is taking to promote the sport of sailing. [2431]
§ Mr. CabornThe Sports Councils—UK Sport and Sport England—continue to work with the governing body to develop the sport at every level. To date, the national governing body of sailing has received Exchequer support of £1.9 million, and lottery support of £6.9 millions for its world class Programmes. In addition awards of £32.9 million have been made to sailing organisations in support of 142 capital projects.