§ 20. Mr. CoxTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what plans he has to encourage local authorities' sporting provision. [22486]
§ Mr. SproatIt is for local authorities to determine their level of expenditure on sporting provision, in the light of their own priorities. The Department recognises the important role that local authorities play in this area and the Sports Council will continue to work closely with them, as appropriate, in pursuing its objectives.