HC Deb 30 June 2003 vol 408 c31W
15. Mr Ian Liddell-Grainger

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if she will make a statement on public sports facilities provided through schools in rural areas. [122092]

Mr. Caborn

The Government is committed to improving access to sport for all, wherever they live. We are investing over £1/2 billion in England alone by way of the New Opportunities Fund PE and Sport programme, through which all LEAs have received funds for new build and refurbishment schools projects. Preference is being given to those proposals with a public and community aspect.