§ Mr. Bob RussellTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what representations he has received of the recognising of darts as a sport by the Sports Council; what action he has taken to have darts so recognised; and if he will make a statement. [77442]
§ Mr. BanksI am personally very supportive of Darts and the outstanding achievements by British Darts players over many years. I have received a number of representations about the recognition of Darts, including one recently received from the British Darts Organisation (BDO). The Sports Councils keep their recognition criteria under review and I have assured the BDO that this is something in which I shall continue to keep a close interest. I am doing all I can to keep the issue near the top of the Council's agendas.