HC Deb 03 November 1976 vol 918 c637W
Mr. Roy Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if she will list the functions of her Department in respect of the provision of sport and recreation for youth.

Miss Margaret Jackson

My Department has no direct responsibility for sport and recreation. Under the Education Act 1944 it is the duty of local education authorities to secure the provision of facilities for leisure activities for persons over compulsory school age.