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The rolling average for the period2002-04 shows that 43% of people aged 45 to 64 took part in sport at least oncea week which meets the Sport 21 target.The method of measurement isthe same as that set out in response to question S2W-14291 on 17 March 2005. All answers to written parliamentary questions are availableon the Parliament’s website, the search facility for which can be found at http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/webapp/wa.search.

The rolling average for the period2002-04 shows that 70% of children aged 13 to 17 took part in sport outside theschool curriculum. Participation levels for children aged 13 to 17 for the period2003 to 2005 are expected to be available during summer 2006.

The method of measurement isthe same as that set out in response to the answer to question S2W-14291 on 17 March 2005. All answers to written parliamentary questions are availableon the Parliament’s website, the search facility for which can be found at:

http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/webapp/wa.search.

Each river catchment requiresdifferences in management to reflect local circumstances; the border rivers areno different in that respect. The legislative basis for the management of the borderrivers has been consistently applied since 1865.

Sportscotland has supported and developed sport in 2005-06in line with its corporate plan which takes forward Scottish ministers policiesand priorities for sport in Scotland. Details on projects supported at grass rootslevel are not held centrally and I have asked the Chair of sportscotlandto provide you with the information requested.

Control and tasking of theair search and rescue service is a reserved matter and will remain with the UKGovernment. No consultation took place. The Department for Transport andMinistry of Defence (MoD) initiated a competition under the Private FinanceInitiative, and the service will continue to be managed jointly by the Maritimeand Coastguard Agency and the MoD. The Scottish Executive has responsibilityfor managing the consequences arising from civil emergencies and works closelywith the UK Government and a variety of organisations in ensuring emergency preparedness.

The rolling average for the period2002-04 shows that 43% of people aged 17 to 24 took part in sport more than twicea week. These figures pre-date the introduction of Active Schools and itmust be recognised that it will take time for the programme to impact on this agegroup.

The method of measurement forthis figure is the same as that set out in response to question S2W-14291 on 17 March 2005. Sportscotlandhopes to be able to publish shortly, statistics on participation for the periodup to 2005.

All answers to writtenparliamentary questions are available on the Parliament’s website the search facilityfor which can be at http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/webapp/wa.search.

The Universities which offerthe one year Professional Graduate Diploma in Physical Education have set a combinedtarget of 77 places in 2006-07.

The four year Bachelor of Educationdegree course in physical education continues to have a target intake allocationof 100 places each year.

I expect to receive the Sport21 Steering Group’s report over the summer and to be able to publish a report inthe autumn.

The Scottish Executive does nothold this information.

The Scottish Executive is notaware of any Scottish companies who have, as yet, secured contracts in the postbid phase of the Olympic preparations.