§ Mr. SpringTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what consultations he has had directly with the professional players' associations in respect of the Government's sports strategy. [107970]
§ Kate Hoey[holding answer 3 February 2000]: I have not consulted formally with professional players associations in respect of the sports strategy. I have, however, met a wide range of sporting organisations to discuss the issues which surround the development of sport. These discussions have informed the development of the strategy.