HC Deb 20 July 1988 vol 137 c678W
32. Mr. John Carlisle

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what further measures he is considering to combat the effects of violence in or around football stadiums.

Mr. Moynihan

Following my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister's meeting on 6 July with the football authorities, the Government announced their intention to bring forward proposals for legislation to give statutory backing to a national membership scheme.