§ Mr. Canavanasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he has had any further meetings with the football authorities and other interested parties about the arrangements for the World Cup; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MacfarlaneMy officials are in constant communication with all the interested parties concerning arrangements for the World Cup. I am, of course, kept fully in the picture. The liason group which I convened last December is to meet again near the end of the month. I will await the report of that meeting before deciding what further action I might need to take. One of my officials was present in Valencia for the Spain versus Scotland match on 24 February.