Mark Pritchard asked the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what assessment she has made of the future sporting and cultural expansion of Lilleshall National Sports Centre; and if she will make a statement. [186266]
Mrs Grant replied that Sport England has invested £11 million into Lilleshall National Sports Centre including £6.9 million for major refurbishment and improvement works which were completed in 2013. A five year sports development strategy has been produced to increase and maintain the number of people playing sport at Lilleshall as well as developing talent and coaches. Sport England has also worked with English Heritage to develop a 21 year conservation plan for the Grade II buildings and grounds.