§ Mr. PendryTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to his answer of 15 June,Official Report, column 360, what stage has now been reached in making appointments to the Football Licensing Authority; and when he expects the authority to be in place.
§ Mr. John PattenFollowing the appointment of Mr. Norman Jacobs as chairman of the Football Licensing Authority, announced on 12 July, the other members and staff of the authority will now be appointed as soon as possible. It will nevertheless be some months before the authority is fully operational.