§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what progress has been made in the extension of out-of-school-hours clubs. [40653]
§ Mr. HainThe National Lottery Bill which is currently before Parliament, will establish the New Opportunities Fund—the sixth good cause. The Government are investing £200 million from the New Opportunities Fund to help expand out of school learning across the UK and is also seeking the active involvement of partners from the business and voluntary sectors. The Welsh Office will be producing a framework document to raise awareness of what out of school learning can achieve and to offer guidance and support for schools and others in Wales who are considering bidding for lottery funding to establish or develop schemes.