HC Deb 17 March 1982 vol 20 c150W
Mr. Canavan

asked 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. Macfarlane

My 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.