(14 years ago)
Commons ChamberDid not the Labour Government have a record of selling off playing fields? Any mention of that is a complete own goal for the Opposition.
What I will enjoy today is educating Conservative Members. When we came into government, we introduced rules on the sale of playing fields, which was to be allowed only if the proceeds from a small patch of the land were to be reinvested in higher quality sports facilities on the same land. The hon. Gentleman should check his facts, because that is what happened.