§ Mr. BradyTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, pursuant to his answer of 27 March 2000,Official Report, column 42W, if it is the Government's policy to (a) support or (b) oppose the exemptions from EU employment law which are being sought by UEFA in its negotiations with the European Commission. [117625]
§ Ms HodgeNo specific proposals have yet emerged from the EC. The Government expect that all member states would have the opportunity to discuss any possible changes to EU employment law. Consultation with national sporting bodies and other interested parties would be an important element of this.