HC Deb 17 February 1971 vol 811 c480W
15. Mr. James Johnson

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what action he is taking upon the recommendations of the Lang Report on crowd behaviour at football matches.

Mr. Eldon Griffiths

The measures advocated in the Lang Report are for the football authorities, acting where necessary in co-operation with the police. The Government have encouraged them to follow that advice.

113. Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he hopes to implement the recommendations of the Lang Report on crowd behaviour at football matches.

Mr. Eldon Griffiths

I would refer the hon. Member to my answer to the hon. Member for Kingston upon Hull, West (Mr. James Johnson) earlier today.