§ Mr. SpringTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what discussions he has had with the DfEE about using national sporting standards of achievements to develop school sport. [107968]
§ Kate Hoey[holding answer 3 February 2000]: My Department has regular discussions with the Department for Education and Employment (DfEE) about a whole range of issues including the Sportsmark and Activemark recognition awards for secondary and primary schools.
The recent appointment of Sue Campbell on secondment from the Youth Sport Trust will help to strengthen these links and build good practice between DCMS and DfEE on a number of issues relating to sport and physical education, including national sporting standards of achievement.