§ Mr. Gareth WardellTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received on the implications for his initiatives to reduce violence at sporting events of the refusal of Torquay United FC to relocate its match against Swansea on 28 May.
§ Mr. MoynihanA representative of Swansea City supporters club telephoned my officials on 24 May. We have made inquiries of the Football League and the police and my concerns have been made clear to them. However, it is for the Football League and the police to decide whether there is a case for relocating this match. I have been assured that the police are satisfied that they have made appropriate arrangements to deal with potential problems. They are aware of the possible problems and have prepared a contingency plan to cope with them. The situation will, however, continue to be monitored by the police and their policing arrangements will be reviewed in the light of any further information they receive.