HL Deb 15 December 2003 vol 655 cc110-1WA
Lord Moynihan

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Which sports are scheduled for priority funding in (a) England; (b) Scotland; (c) Wales; and (d) Northern Ireland, as well as those selected on a United Kingdom basis. [HL228]

Lord McIntosh of Haringey

The 10 sports selected for priority funding under Sport England's national governing bodies investment platform are badminton, cricket, football, golf, hockey, netball, rugby union, rugby league, squash and tennis.

Sport is a devolved matter. The selection of sports for priority funding by Sport Scotland, the Sports Council of Wales, and the Northern Ireland Sports Council is a matter for those bodies, and the devolved administrations in Scotland and Wales and the relevant Department in Northern Ireland.