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Written question asked by John Bercow (Conservative) on Friday, 16 May 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 May 2008. It was answered by Lord Brennan of Canton (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 May 2008 on behalf of the Department for Children, Schools and Families.


Schools: Cricket

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of support for cricket in state schools.
Answer

The annual School Sport Survey was introduced in 2003-04 and collects data relating to participation in PE and school sport. The latest survey found that 90 per cent. (up from 85 per cent. in 2003-04) of maintained schools in England provided cricket during the academic year. The survey also found that 56 per cent. (up from 45 per cent. in 2003-04) of schools were linked to a local cricket club.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
476 c293W; 206926
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Schools Cricket
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk