§ Lord Addingtonasked Her Majesty's Government:
What are their targets for increased physical activity and sport in the United Kingdom; and [HL4894]
Which departments were consulted when drawing up targets for increased physical activity and sport in the United Kingdom; and [HL4895]
What resources are needed to reach their targets for increased physical activity and sport in the United Kingdom. [HL4896]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Culture, Media and Sport (Lord McIntosh of Haringey)There is no national target for increased physical activity and sport in the United Kingdom.
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has for the period 2003–04 to 2005–06 two public service agreement (PSA) targets relating to participation in sport. DCMS's revised PSA targets for the period 2005–06 to 2007–08 include revised versions of both these targets.
HM Treasury and the Department for Education and Skills were consulted when drawing up the current PSA Target 1. HM Treasury was consulted when drawing up the current PSA Target 2.
The department's overall budget for the period 2005–06 to 2007–08 was announced in the Chancellor's Spending Review 2004. The allocation of the department's budget is still under consideration.