§ 10. Richard BurdenTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and sport, what efforts she is making to promote motor sport in the UK. [166150]
§ Mr. CabornThe Government fully support the promotion of motor sport in this country including world-class motor sport events Officials from my Department, together with those from the Department of Trade and Industry and four Regional Development Agencies are supporting the work of the Motorsport Development Board (MDB). This industry-led body has the remit to promote and develop motor sport in the UK. Financial support of up to £16 million for the work of the MDB was announced by my right. hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry on 11 July 2003.