HL Deb 22 May 2002 vol 635 cc106-7WA
Baroness Anelay of St Johns

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Further to the Question by Baroness Anelay of St Johns on 8 May (HL Deb, col. 1223), which Minister or Ministers will attend the World Conference on Women in Sport to be held in Canada 16–19 May; what are their objectives; and how they will report directly to each House of Parliament upon their return from Canada. [HL4262]

The Minister of State, Department for Culture, Media and Sport (Baroness Blackstone)

No Minister will be attending the World Conference of Women in Sport in Montreal between 16–19 May.

Baroness Anelay of St Johns

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Further to the Question by Baroness Anelay of St Johns on 8 May (HL Deb, col. 1223), what action have they taken to encourage sporting bodies to sign up to the Women's Sports Foundation's National Action Plan and to put their principles into practice. [HL4263]

Baroness Blackstone

The Women's Sport Foundation (WSF) recently briefed Richard Caborn, and its Chief Executive will be meeting government officials at the end of May to discuss how the Department for Culture, Media and Sport can support the WSF's new strategic plan.