§ 32. Mr. William Hamiltonasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science, what progress he has made in the preparations for the Association Football World Cup series; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Denis HowellThe preparations are the responsibility of the Football Association.
202WIf my hon. Friend is referring to possible Government assistance in connection with the grounds on which the matches are to be played, I am pleased to tell him that with the assistance of the Football Association, the Football League and the Clubs concerned, I have made good progress in ascertaining what facilities are needed for the World Cup. I am now considering the extent to which financial help should be given by the Government.