HC Deb 08 July 2003 vol 408 c711W
Colin Burgon

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport how many crown green bowling facilities she estimates are in use in west Yorkshire. [123517]

Mr. Caborn

According to statistics provided by the Yorkshire Crown Green Bowling Association, there are an estimated 400 crown green bowling greens in use in west Yorkshire.

There may be a small number of additional facilities registered with the British Parks Crown Green Bowling Association (BPCGBA). The Department has contacted the BPCGBA to request this information, and I will write to my hon. Friend as soon as it is available, placing copies of my letter in the Libraries of both Houses.

Colin Burgon

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what support Sport England gave to crown green bowling in each of the last three years. [123518]

Mr. Caborn

Over the last three financial years, Sport England has awarded a total of £657,596 to crown green bowls. In 2000–01, three awards were made totalling £161,247. In 2001£02, seven awards were made totalling £496,349. No awards were made in 2002–03.