§ Mr. VazTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what representations he has received from women's boxing groups; and if he will make a statement. [37916]
§ Mr. BanksSince May 1997, this Department has received one representation from the Women's Boxing Commission at the Amateur Boxing Association.
I appreciate the interest this issue creates, but I should explain that the Government do not control women's boxing—or indeed any other sport in this country. We are, of course, keen to see that the proper medical safeguards and regulations are in place for all sports, especially those which may carry a higher level of physical contact, and believe that the sport's governing bodies are well equipped to keep these in place.