§ Vernon CoakerTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (1) what plans she has to assess the national provision of sports and recreation facilities; and if she will make a statement; [73301]
(2) what plans she has to assess the national provision of open space available for informal sport and recreation; and if she will make a statement. [73302]
§ Mr. CabornMy Department has announced our intention to establish an England-wide database of sports facilities. Information on sports facilities in England is currently held by a variety of organisations and a single database will enable more strategic Government investment in those areas and facilities which are most important. My Department is currently assessing the scope, content and cost of the proposed database and how the project will be taken forward.