HL Deb 11 January 2000 vol 608 c93WA
Baroness Anelay of St Johns

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is their response to the 1999 Annual Report of the Football Licensing Authority. [HL437]

Lord McIntosh of Haringey

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport gave his approval for the 1999 annual report and accounts of the Football Licensing Authority to be laid before Parliament on 7 December. The Secretary of State was satisfied that the Football Licensing Authority had met the terms and conditions of its grant from the Government and fully achieved its objectives which were agreed with Government.

Baroness Anelay of St Johns

asked Her Majesty's Government:

When they plan to introduce legislation to transform the Football Licensing Authority into the Sports Grounds Safety Authority. [HL438]

Lord McIntosh of Haringey

The Government propose to reconstitute the Football Licensing Authority as the Sports Grounds Safety Authority as soon as parliamentary time allows.