HC Deb 19 April 2004 vol 420 c5W
Mr. Doug Henderson

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what her Department's priorities are for the forthcoming spending review. [164686]

Tessa Jowell

My Department's strategic aim is to improve the quality of life for all through cultural and sporting activities, support the pursuit of excellence and champion the tourism, creative and leisure industries. Decisions taken in the spending round will reflect that.

Mr. Doug Henderson

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what her Department's priorities are for sport and physical activity funding in the forthcoming spending review. [164688]

Tessa Jowell

My Department's priorities are to build on progress made since the last spending review through continued significant investment in sport and physical activity in schools and at grass roots level as a means of improving the health and well-being of people in this country, and in giving our most talented athletes the very best chance of fulfilling their potential.