HC Deb 27 January 1986 vol 90 c423W
Mr. John Carlisle

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he has had discussions with members of the Anti-Apartheid Movement regarding sporting links with South Africa.

Mr. Tracey

No.

Mr. John Carlisle

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether it is his policy that visits to South Africa by members of sporting organisations in receipt of funds from the Sports Council will prejudice the grant of such moneys.

Mr. Tracey

This is essentially a matter for the Sports Council. It is well established that Government and Sports Council policy is to support the Gleneagles agreement and that public funds cannot be used to assist contacts with South Africa.

Mr. John Carlisle

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he has had discussions with members of the Campaign for Fair Play regarding sporting links with South Africa.

Mr. Tracey

Yes.

Mr. John Carlisle

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what guidance he has offered the Sports Council with regard to the allocation of funds to organisations whose members have played sport in South Africa without authorisation from the body concerned.

Mr. Tracey

None.