§ 55. Mr. Blenkinsopasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what progress is being made with plans for national facilities for rowing, canoeing and yachting.
§ 63. Mr. Hollandasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what progress is being made in his consultations with the Nottinghamshire County Council and the Central Council of Physical Research about the establishment of the National Rowing Centre at Holm Pierrepoint.
§ Mr. Denis HowellI am glad to report that work has now started on the scheme to provide a national rowing and canoeing regatta centre at Holme Pierrepoint. This will also provide facilities for water skiing. I am grateful to the Nottinghamshire County Council for their ready cooperation in the planning and provision of this project. The total estimated cost of providing this centre is £570,000. I am pleased to announce that the Government has offered a grant of £247,000. It is hoped that 2,000 metres of water will be ready for use by September, 1970.
I am awaiting detailed proposals from the Royal Yachting Association for the provision of an Olympic Sailing Centre at Poole.