London Marathon (Hansard, 3 March 1993)

§ Mr. Austin-Walker
To ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what fee it is proposed to charge the organisers of the London marathon for use of(a) St. James's park and (b) Greenwich park for the London marathon in 1993; and what is the basis for the charge.

§ Mr. Key
The London marathon is being asked to pay £15,000 for the use of the royal parks in 1993. This charge is based on the area utilised and the period of the event.

§ Mr. Austin-Walker
To ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what is his Department's policy in relation to the Sports Council's policy of sport for all; and how that policy is interpreted in relation to the London marathon.

§ Mr. Key
The Department supports the Sports Council's policy of sport for all. This is entirely consistent with charging a fee for use of the royal parks for the London marathon.