HC Deb 30 June 2003 vol 408 c31W
16. Mr. Jim Cunningham

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport how the Government plans to encourage(a) sporting and (b) cultural activities in the west Midlands. [122093]

Mr. Caborn

The Government are committed to promoting increased access and participation in both sport and cultural activity throughout the country, including the west Midlands. The region has and will continue to benefit from funding through a number of sports and cultural funding programmes.