§ Mr. Gwilym Robertsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will arrange to hold an inquiry aimed at reducing the level of football hooliganism by bringing together representatives of local councils, the police, the football authorities; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MayhewLast autumn, following an initiative by my hon. Friend the Minister with responsibility for Sport, a liaison group on which are represented the football authorities, the police and the Government Departments concerned was established to advise local agencies on measures to combat football hooliganism. I will see that the hon. Member's suggestion is brought to the attention of the liaison group.