HC Deb 31 January 2002 vol 379 cc513-4W
Vernon Coaker

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer when he expects to announce the conclusion of the consultation Promoting Sport in the Community'; and if he will make a statement. [31168]

Mr. Boateng

Responses to the 'Promoting Sport in the Community' consultation document have been requested by 1 February 2002. Decisions will be made as part of the normal Budget process.

Vernon Coaker

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what recent representations he has received supporting the option of a separate package of Inland Revenue tax relief for community amateur sports clubs; and if he will make a statement. [31167]

Mr. Boateng

A number of responses to the "Promoting Sport in the Community" consultation document have been received and consultation continues until 1 February 2002.

Vernon Coaker

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what recent discussions he has had with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport about the consultation document "Promoting Sport in the Community". [31171]

Mr. Boateng

The Treasury is in regular dialogue with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Vernon Coaker

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what plans the Government have to change the tax position of community amateur sports clubs; and if he will make a statement. [31170]

Mr. Boateng

A consultation document "Promoting Sport in the Community" was launched on 30 November 2001. It seeks views on the best way to support community amateur sports clubs that make a positive contribution to their local communities.

Vernon Coaker

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what his estimate is of the financial support from Government to community amateur sports clubs in(a) 1999–2000, (b) 2000–01 and (c) 2001–02; what he estimates it will be in (i) 2002–03 and (ii) 2003–04; and if he will make a statement. [31169]

Mr. Boateng

The Government recognise the positive contribution community amateur sports clubs (CASCs) make to their local communities. The consultation document "Promoting Sport in the Community" seeks views from interested parties before finalising decisions on the best way to support CASCs. Copies of the consultation document can be found in the House Library.