HC Deb 31 July 1984 vol 65 cc142-3W
Mr. John Carlisle

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what advice he gave to the Sports Council for Wales which sought guidance on the advisability of including a Namibian rugby coach on its forthcoming coaching course.

Mr. John Stradling Thomas

The Sports Council for Wales was advised that the attendance of the Namibian national rugby coach on a course that is subsidised by public funds would be incompatible with the Government's obligation under the Commonwealth statement on Sport.

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