§ Mr. Paul MarsdenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, pursuant to his answer of 10 February 1999,Official Report, column 245, on voluntary sports clubs, what was the outcome of the review into rate relief for non-profit making sports clubs; and if he will make a statement. [87874]
§ Mr. MealeWe are making good progress with the review of the arrangements under which local authorities may grant relief from non-domestic rates to non-profit making sports clubs and will issue a consultation paper later in the year.