§ Mr. Raynsfordasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received from the Professional Footballers' Association about the employment implications of the proposed merger of Fulham and Queen's Park Rangers football clubs; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Tony Banksasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received regarding the proposed merger of Fulham and Queen's Park Rangers football clubs.
§ Mr. TraceyNeither my right hon. Friend nor I have received any direct representations from the Professional Footballers Association about this proposed merger. Press reports suggest that several interested organisations wish to express their concern to the Government—a concern that I would share over the loss of any historic football club or ground.