§ 48. Mr. Ellis Smithasked the Minister of Labour if he will make a statement on the conference held at the Ministry on the relations between the Football Association, the Players Union and the Football League; and what steps have been taken to establish amicable relations between all interests engaged in association football.
§ Mr. IsaacsYes, Sir. I have met the parties and I am glad to say that in the discussions that followed complete agreement was reached as to the machinery and procedure for dealing with all problems affecting the welfare of the players. A draft constitution for a Standing Joint Committee has already been sent to the parties, and this will be considered at an early meeting between them. I should like to take this opportunity of expressing my gratification at the friendly relationships that manifested themselves during, the discussion.
§ Miss HerbisonAre these arrangements applicable to Scotland? If not, will my right hon. Friend take steps to ensure that they will be?
§ Mr. IsaacsI am afraid that I do not understand the ramifications of the game well enough to know whether these organisations affect Scotland.