39. Mr. Bob Brownasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he is aware of the growing public concern about the increase in hooliganism in football generally; what study he has made of the representations made by the hon. Member for Newcastle-upon-Tyne, West; what proposals he intends to make to deal with the problem; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Denis Howell:I share the public concern about hooliganism at football matches. The subject on which my hon. Friend wrote to me is a matter in which responsibility lies with the football authorities and clubs concerned. I shall, however, bear his suggestions in mind.