HC Deb 14 July 1998 vol 316 c113W
Mr. Gareth R. Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what action he is taking to encourage local authorities to develop sports strategies. [50232]

Mr. Banks

The Department is working with local government to develop guidance on cultural strategies embracing all areas of its responsibility, including sport. The English Sports Council has also produced a wide range of strategic guidance intended to assist local authorities and other bodies involved in planning for sport, both in terms of building facilities and sports development programmes.