§ Mr. WyattTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if he will set targets for the world class performance sportsmen and women for the Sydney 2000 Olympics, and publish them before 1 September. [121042]
§ Kate HoeyIt is not for Ministers to set such targets. We have asked UK Sport for information and I will write to my hon. Friend as soon as it is available, placing copies of my letter in the Library.
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§ Mr. WyattTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (1) how many athletes who gained world class performance status in 1999 achieved personal best performances at the World Athletics Championships in 1999; [121040]
(2) how much money has been spent on the world class performance programme by Sport England and the UK Sports Council (a) since it was introduced and (b) per sport; [121041]
(3) which sportsmen and women have qualified for world class performance status for 1999 and 2000; and which of them have since achieved a new best performance where that can be measured. [121039]
§ Kate HoeyWe have contacted UK Sport to request the information required, and I will write to my hon. Friend as soon as it is available, placing copies of my letter in the Library.