HC Deb 19 December 1975 vol 902 cc912-3W
Mr. Macfarlane

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what progress he has made towards the building of a national stadium.

Mr. Denis Howell

I have discussed the feasibility of developing Wembley Stadium with the chairman of the company which owns it, and I am aware of their future plans. Very large sums of money would be needed for a national stadium, and this is not, therefore, a project which can be contemplated in the near future.

Mr. Macfarlane

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement on the fourth sports programme.

Mr. Denis Howell

My programme for sport and recreation was outlined in the White Paper published last August (Cmnd. 6200).

Mr. Macfarlane

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what progress has been made with the regional councils of sport and recreation over their future staffing and cash requirements: and when the councils will commence their function.

Mr. Denis Howell

There has been extensive consultation over the proposal to establish these new councils. I hope to announce decisions before long.

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