HC Deb 12 June 1969 vol 784 cc279-80W
44. Mr. Milne

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what action he intends taking during the present Parliamentary session on recommenda- tions of the reports received from the Soccer Committee of Inquiry and the working party set up to investigate the behaviour of football crowds; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Denis Howell

The discussions with the football authorities about the Chester Committee's report are continuing and until these are completed it will not be possible to make a statement. The working party on the problems associated with crowd behaviour at football matches has not yet made its report; it is expected shortly.

Mr. Milne

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what arrangements have been made for the visit to Newcastle of the working party inquiring into crowd behaviour, arising from the crowd scenes at St. James's Park during the Newcastle United-Glasgow Rangers Fairs Cup Semi-Final Tie; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Denis Howell

The Chairman and some members of the working party visited Newcastle last week and hope to visit Glasgow next week.