HC Deb 28 July 2000 vol 354 cc1113-4W
Mr. Maxton

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport when he intends to announce the Government's response to the report of the Football Task Force, entitled Football: Commercial Issues. [133863]

Mr. Chris Smith

I am finalising the terms of the Government's response to the Football Task Force, and I shall make a full announcement shortly. The announcement will include details of the establishment of the Independent Football Commission. I shall place copies of all documents published in respect of the announcement in the Library of the House.