§ Mr. Macfarlaneasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the estimated cost of meeting the requirements of the Safety of Sports Grounds Act (a) to First Division football clubs in England and Wales (b) to Second Division football clubs in England and Wales (c) to Third Division football clubs in England and Wales (d) to Fourth Division football clubs in England and Wales (e) the Scottish Football League grounds and (f) other sports grounds covered by the Act.
§ Mr. Denis HowellThe Safety of Sports Grounds Act requires football clubs to apply for a general safety certificate in respect of grounds designated 473W by my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary or, by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland, as appropriate. No designation order has yet been made. The cost of measures required to improve spectator safety at any designated ground will depend upon existing provision, ground capacity and what improvements the local authority considers necessary in all the circumstances.
§ Mr. Macfarlaneasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list the names of the football clubs which at present meet all the requirements of the Safety of Sports Grounds Act.
§ Mr. Denis HowellThe Safety of Sports Grounds Act requires football clubs to apply for a general safety certificate only after their grounds have been designated by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Home Affairs or by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland, as appropriate. The inspection of grounds and the issue of safety certificates will be the responsibility of county authorities, or in Scotland regional councils.