§ Bob RussellTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what sports are not eligible for the Inland Revenue tax exemptions and charitable status for voluntary sports clubs; and if he will make a statement. [58659]
§ Mr. BoatengClubs eligible for the Inland Revenue scheme will be determined by the national sports councils. Clubs eligible for charitable status will be those that meet the criteria of 'the promotion of community participation in healthy recreation by the provision of facilities for the playing of particular sports'.