COMMUNITY SPORT
Early day motion 2818, tabled 19 October 2006 by Clive Betts (Labour). Signed by 70 members.
That this House welcomes the registration of the 4,000th Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC); praises the contribution of the CASC scheme to the development of grassroots sport in the UK; welcomes the re-investment of over £15 million in community sport since the scheme began; welcomes the establishment of a CASC website dedicated to providing more information about the scheme; celebrates the value of community sport, particularly in its contribution to the health of the population, cutting crime and anti-social behaviour, raising educational attainment and building community cohesion; and urges the Government to continue to support the growth of community sport.
Signatures by party: Labour 39, Liberal Democrat 15, Conservative 9, DUP 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1.