§ Mrs. Helen ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if she will make a statement on her proposals to enable talented, young sports students to develop their skills. [20992]
§ Mr. CabornMy Department's financial assistance to support and develop talented young athletes is channelled through two lottery funded initiatives administered by Sport England—the World Class Potential Programme and the World Class Start Programme.
My officials and I are also discussing with the private sector the potential for commercial sponsorship to assist with talent development.