§ Mr. PendryTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, pursuant to his answer of 22 February,Official Report, columns 987–88, if he will reject the recommendations of his working party report for non-United Kingdom passport holders who wish to attend league matches and international matches in England and Wales.
§ Mr. Moynihan[holding answer 28 February 1989]: It has always been our view that everyone, including foreigners, who intends to visit Football League matches, should be a member of the scheme. However, we have also accepted that special arrangements should be made for occasional foreign visitors to attend a particular game. Clubs could issue temporary membership cards in advance of the match. It is possible that the presentation of passports might have a part to play in this process. That is for the Football Membership Authority to consider.
It will be for the Football Membership Authority to consider appropriate arrangements in consultation with the clubs and, in the case of international matches, the Wembley authorities, and to submit its proposals to the Secretary of State for approval.