HC Deb 08 May 1990 vol 172 cc110-1W
Mr. Hinchliffe

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what percentage of each rank is currently registered to play each of the sports listed by the combined services sport board.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

All service men and women are eligible to take part in sports recognised by the combined services sport board. Information is not held in the form requested.

Mr. Hinchliffe

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many service personnel are currently registered to play each of the sports recognised by the combined services sport board.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

All service men and women are eligible to take part in sports recognised by the combined services sport board. Specific registration is not required by the combined services sport board.

Mr. Hinchliffe

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the total grant aid paid to each of the sports recognised by the combined services sport board for each year since 1987.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

The combined services sport board does not receive any public money and does not give grants in aid. The services themselves receive funds in the form of grants for sports equipment and for recreational travel. Information is not readily available on how this is apportioned between sports.

Mr. Hinchliffe

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence which sports are listed by the combined services sport board for the purpose of receiving grant aid.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

There is no combined services sport board list of recognised games and sports for the purpose of receiving grant aid.

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