§ Mrs. CaltonTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what the membership is of the Interdepartmental Group on Sport; what actions have arisen out of the meetings of the group; and if she will place a copy of the minutes in the Library. [79222]
§ Dr. HowellsThe Interdepartmental Group on Sport brings together the Minister for Sport and Ministers and officials from other Departments and related bodies with an interest in sporting issues. The last meeting included representatives from:
- Department for Culture, Media and Sport
- Department for Education and Skills
- Department of Health
- Department for Transport
- Sport England
- New Opportunities Fund
- Office of the Deputy Prime Minister
- Policy and Innovation Unit
- Home Office
- BBC.
As I said in my written answer to my hon. Friend the Member for Brent, North (Mr. Gardiner) of 18 June 2002, Official Report, column 275W, the group was set up with the intention that those attending could discuss issues and ideas in an informal way, and in the knowledge that any contributions would remain confidential. It would not therefore be appropriate to reveal details of the discussions or to publish the minutes.