HC Deb 22 March 1978 vol 946 c577W
Mr. Brotherton

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement about proposed steps to counter violence at football grounds.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

The Government will continue to ensure that adequate powers are available to the courts. I shall shortly have another meeting with my right hon. Friend the Minister of State, Department of the Environment, who has responsibility for sport and recreation, and the Chairman of the Football Association to discuss recent incidents and see whether any lessons are to be learnt from them.