HC Deb 10 July 1998 vol 315 cc661-2W
Mr. Gardiner

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what discussions have taken place between representatives of the Sports Council and the British Athletics Federation about the need for an athletics track as part of the new English National Stadium at Wembley. [49801]

Mr. Banks

The British Athletics Federation were fully involved in the selection process for the National Stadium and in defining the requirements for the project. Further discussions with the athletics governing body will take place as the design brief is prepared to discuss proposals for athletics facilities.

Mr. Gardiner

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to the Adjournment debate of 29 June 1998,Official Report, columns 126–30, on Wembley Stadium, when he plans to respond to the questions raised by the hon. Members for Brent, North and Bradford, South (Mr. Sutcliffe). [49800]

Mr. Banks

I am pleased to confirm that I wrote to my hon. Friends the Members for Brent, North and for Bradford, South on 9 July.

Copies of my replies have been placed in the Libraries of the House.