Kieron Testart on Question 1031-20(1): Physical Activity, Sport and Recreation Fund

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In keeping with the Olympic sentiment here in the room today and celebrating our athletes, Members are rightfully concerned about the state of the physical activity, sport and recreation Fund. I spoke about it in the main estimates review. It's been dangerously close to its $3 million deficit. Many years ago, in the 18th Assembly, decisions were made that have imperilled the fund's future success and now it's even more complicated by the rise in costs of travel and low lottery sales. So the Minister said that he would commit to building a plan. It seems like the only plan to me is to spend the money it needs to continue to function and send our kids to these games. So can the Minister just commit going forward, that we're going to spend the resources that are required to support our young athletes? Thank you.