§ 12. Bob RussellTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport when she last discussed the subject of sport and physical education in schools with the Secretary of State for Education and Skills. [68969]
§ Mr. CabornMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has regular discussions on this subject with her right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, and their last formal meeting was on 2 July.
§ 25. Mr. Liddell-GraingerTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what funding is available to local councils for sports facilities for schools. [68983]
§ Mr. CabornFunding for the development and improvement of sports facilities at schools is available to local education authorities through the New Opportunities Fund PE and Sport Programme which is providing £581 million in England, the Space for Sport and Arts Programme which is providing £130 million in England and Sport England's Lottery funded School and Community Sports Initiative. All facilities provided under these programmes are available to the local community.