§ Mr. HoyleTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what assistance his Department provides to Olympic swimmers. [105086]
§ Kate HoeyFrom 1 October 1999 to January 2000 the Amateur Swimming Association of Great Britain was awarded £396,029 towards the Programme costs for these swimmers which includes training at home and abroad, access to equipment and facilities, and coaching. In addition to this the swimmers themselves were awarded approximately £224,876 in subsistence support. This support will continue, the next funding period will run from 1 February 2000 to 30 September 2000, with the precise details to be agreed shortly. The final squad selection for the Sydney Olympics will be made on 30 July 2000. Currently 47 elite swimmers are supported by UK Sport and Sport England under the Lottery funded World Class Performance Programme.