§ Mr. SpringTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what is the deadline for the home country sports councils to identify prospective regional centres for the UK Sports Institute; and if he will make a statement. [47797]
§ Mr. Banks[holding answer 30 June 1998]: We want to progress as quickly as possible, but it is important that detailed work is done so that the regional centres are selected as providing a good regional spread, meeting the needs of the local elite population and harnessing existing facilities and support services. I have received recommendations from the English Sports Council, but they will need careful consideration and discussion before any decision and announcement is made.