§ Mr. ReedTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport how much she is making available to Supporters Direct in 2001–02; how much she will be giving in 2002–03; how many supporters trusts have been established by Supporters Direct; and what plans she has to fund Supporters Direct after 2003. [28604]
§ Mr. CabornSupporters Direct has assisted in the formation of 43 supporters trusts to date, which puts it well ahead of the targets included in its original Business Plan. Under its three-year funding agreement, Supporters Direct received £250,000 from the Reduction in Pool Betting Duty for 2000–01, and will receive the same 623W amount in 2001–02 and 2002–03. My Department and Supporters Direct are currently discussing the funding arrangements which will follow the end of the current agreement.