HC Deb 18 June 1996 vol 279 cc426-7W
Mr. Derek Foster

To ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage (1) what assessment she has made of the impact of civil actions for damages, against members of voluntary and community operated amateur sports clubs with particular reference to the cost of insurance cover; [33094]

(2) what assessment she has made of the impact of civil actions for damages against individuals engaged in competitive sports at an amateur level with particular reference to the cost of insurance cover; [33093]

(3) what assessment she has made of the financial liability that may be faced by sports clubs, sports officials and individuals engaged in competitive sport where actions for damages are raised against them in the courts. [33092]

Mr. Sproat

[holding answer 17 June 1996]: None. However, I would expect all those involved in sport to ensure that their insurance is in order.