§ Mr. Edward DaveyTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what assistance his Department(a) has given to Conference League football clubs to establish youth development programmes and (b) plans to give to Conference League football clubs to establish full-time youth academies. [141950]
§ Kate HoeyNationwide clubs are eligible to apply to the Football Foundation for funding for community/education initiatives and grass roots projects which may benefit the wider community.
I have met with the Nationwide Conference to discuss this issue and fully support their wish to establish youth development programmes and youth academies.