Robertson: Stunts no substitute for a proper system of talent identification at school

Hugh Robertson has commented on the Sports Giants initiative launched by the Government and UK Sport.

The initiative aims to appeal for fresh talent across all sports to maximise medal wining opportunities in London 2012 Olympics, Shadow Sport and Olympics Minister, Hugh Robertson said:

“The key question for the Sports Minister raised by today's stunt is why, after a decade of Labour government, there is not a proper system of talent identification, performing this function, at school?”