§ Lady HermonTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what criteria are applied by the Sports Council in recognising a governing body for any sport when there is more than one potential candidate. [172078]
§ Angela SmithThe Sports Council for Northern Ireland applies the policy criteria adopted by Sports Councils across the United Kingdom in recognising a governing body for any sport. This states that only one body will be recognised per sport. In addition, in recognising a body, criteria are applied under the headings of constitution and management, structure and organisation, promotion of the activity, safety and impact. When there is more than one potential candidate for any sport, the decision is based on which body best meets these criteria.