HC Deb 27 March 2000 vol 347 c42W
Mr. Brady

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if he will make a statement on negotiations between UEFA and the European Commission regarding the rules allowing professional footballers to work in any EEA country. [114850]

Ms Hodge

My Department notes with interest the discussions that have already taken place between the European Commission and UEFA and we will monitor closely any further developments on this matter.