§ Ms WalleyTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage if she will make a statement in respect of the moratorium imposed by the Football Trust on grant aid to football clubs arising out of the Taylor report; and if she will make a statement. [19519]
§ Mr. SproatI have recently met representatives of the Football Trust to discuss its future funding programme. I am hopeful that a solution will be found soon that will enable the trust's grants programme to be resumed. The Government remain committed to delivering on schedule the essential football ground safety improvements agreed following the Taylor report.