HC Deb 19 October 2001 vol 372 cc1380-1W
Lynne Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if she will place in the Library a copy of the report of the Task Force on the National Stadium. [9067]

Mr. Greenway

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (1) what plans she has to make a statement on the future of Wembley stadium; [8755]

(2) what plans she has to meet representatives of the Football Association to discuss the Wembley project. [8754]

Mr. Hoyle

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (1) if she will make a statement on the Wembley project; [8433]

(2) if she will make a statement on the proposals for a new National Stadium for football and rugby league. [8432]

Mr. Caborn

Patrick Carter is currently continuing discussions with the Football Association on the future of the National Stadium project arising from the conclusions of his review of that project. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State will make an announcement on the extent of any future Government role in that project once those discussions have concluded and she has discussed the issue further with both Sport England and the Football Association.

The Government have no current plans to publish Patrick Carter's report on the National Stadium as this would compromise the discussions that Patrick Carter is currently having with the Football Association.

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