HC Deb 14 December 1988 vol 143 cc612-3W
18. Mr. Menzies Campbell

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received regarding the proposed national membership scheme for Football League clubs.

55. Mr. Robert Hicks

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received seeking greater flexibilty for his proposals for a national football card membership scheme; and if he will make a statement.

71. Mr. John Carlisle

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received on his proposals to promote a full membership scheme for Football League clubs.

Mr. Moynihan

I have received nearly 650 letters about the national membership scheme from right hon. and hon. Members, members of the public and from various organisations since the meeting between the Prime Minister and the football authorities on 6 July. In addition, I have received a large number of proposals to implement the scheme from computer companies and others.

91. Mr. Illsley

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will meet the directors of Barnsley football club to discuss proposed membership schemes.

Mr. Moynihan

My diary is already very full for the coming months but I am happy to meet directors of Barnsley football club if mutually convenient arrangements can be made.

25. Mr. Canavan

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what recent talks he has had with the football authorities about the Government scheme for membership cards for football spectators.

46. Mr. Waller

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what recent discussions he has held with the football authorities concerning the introduction of a compulsory membership scheme.

Mr. Moynihan

I had lengthy discussions about the proposed national membership scheme for football supporters with the football authorities at meetings of the working party which I chaired, between July and October this year.

32. Mr. Pendry

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment when he will meet the new president of the Football League to discuss identity cards for football supporters.

Mr. Moynihan

I hope to meet the new president of the Football League shortly.