§ Mr. McElhoneasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the average fee per 1,000 spectators charged by the London Metropolitan Police authority for police cover at football matches in 1979; and what are the proposed charges for the current year.
§ Mr. BrittanThe average hourly charge per 1,000 spectators was about £12 in 1979 and is now about £15. The charges are kept under review to ensure that they reflect the full economic cost of providing this service.