§ Mr. BeithTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what the(a) names and (b) responsibilities are of parliamentary advisers appointed to serve her Department. [56983]
§ Mr. Caborn[holding answer 22 May 2002]Ministers in this Department have made no such appointments. The following Members have, however, been asked to act as sport liaison Members, providing a conduit of communication in order to extend relations with particular sports, integrating contacts and increasing mutual understanding. These are unpaid, non-governmental positions.
Member for… Sport Birmingham, Northfield Motor Sports Birmingham, Sparkbrook and Small Heath Cricket Eccles Defence Sports Jarrow Football Luton, North Yachting Mansfield Horse Racing Newcastle upon Tyne, North Athletics Nottingham, South Tennis Reading, East Cycling Reading, West Shooting & Fishing Rugby and Kenilworth Golf Sittingbourne and Sheppey Rugby Union Tyne Bridge Greyhound Racing Wakefield Rugby League
§ Mr. WeirTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (1) what the duties are of hon. Members appointed as sponsors to her Department; and what assistance is given by officials in her Department to them in carrying out these duties; [59978]
(2) which hon. Members have been appointed as sponsors to her Department since 7 June 2001; and when each of them were appointed. [59963]
§ Mr. CabornI refer the hon. Member to the Answer above to the right hon. Member for Berwick-upon-Tweed (Mr. Beith).