HC Deb 20 December 1966 vol 738 cc286-7W
Mr. Milne

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many meetings of the Soccer Enquiry Committee have been held to date; and what subjects have been under discussion.

Mr. Denis Howell

The Football Enquiry was set up with the following terms of reference:—To enquire into the state of Association Football at all levels, including the organisation, management, finance and administration, and the means by which the game may be developed for the public good; and to make recommendations.

I do not think it appropriate to ask the Enquiry for interim information midway through its deliberations. I understand that it has so far held about five or six formal meetings, and many more informal meetings, considered much written evidence, and is now engaged on visits to various parts of the country.