§ 64. Mr. Roseasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he will initiate legislation to prevent discrimination by the Rugby Union against those sportsmen who have played and play Rugby League.
§ Mr. Denis HowellNo. The Sports Council has recommended that sportsmen who compete at one sport ought not to be precluded from playing as amateurs at another sport and I hope the governing bodies will take account of this recommendation, though it is entirely a matter for them and not for Government intervention.