§ 24. Dr. WhiteheadTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what steps he is taking to encourage professional sport to invest income from the sale of television rights in amateur and youth sport. [114877]
§ Kate HoeyA number of UK governing bodies have signed the Central Council of Physical Recreation's Voluntary Code, under which a minimum of 5 per cent, of broadcasting income is invested in grass roots development. The resulting arrangements in cricket, tennis and other sports appear to be working well. The football authorities are currently drawing up—in consultation with Sport England and my Department— 67W detailed proposals for using their broadcasting income with the public funds to improve the development of grass roots football in England. An announcement will be made when discussions have been completed.