HC Deb 27 October 1997 vol 299 c651W
Mr. Edward Davey

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (1) what estimate he has made of the number of voluntary-managed tennis clubs in England and Wales; [12708]

(2) what estimate he has made of the percentage of voluntary-managed tennis clubs in England and Wales which are tenants of (a) local authorities, (b) private landowners and (c) public companies. [12709]

Mr. Banks

My Department has made no estimate of the number of voluntary-managed tennis clubs in England and Wales or the type of tenure they might have. However, I am pleased that the Lawn Tennis Association is carrying out a comprehensive survey which should address these issues. The results will be available next year.