§ Mr. Nigel JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if he will make a statement on his plans to improve swimming facilities and coaching for the 2004 Olympic Games.[139282]
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§ Kate HoeyUK Sport is currently undertaking a review of long-term performance funding for individual sports following the Sydney Olympics. As part of the review and post-Sydney analysis, UK Sport will be considering a four year funding programme for swimming, with Lottery awards agreed in February 2001.
In addition, I have met with the Performance Directors of all the Olympic Sports, including swimming, to discuss ways of building on the success of Sydney and to see what lessons can be learned as preparations are made for Athens.