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Mr. Ashley
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what measures he is taking to reduce the number of head injuries that result from sports-related accidents.
Mr. Moynihan
The Sports Council. whose grant is provided by the Department, advises sports governing bodies on improving safety standards in sports equipment and performance. The governing bodies are responsible for ensuring that their sports are organised to minimise any risk of injuries.