Mr. Gareth ThomasTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what action she is taking to maintain a national register of sports facilities; and if she will make a statement. [103225]
§ 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 that are most important.
Sport England has been working on the development of an England-wide database of sports facilities and have completed the first stage of work on the tendering process.