§ Ms. WalleyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what discussions he has had with British Rail in respect of its ability to accept charter train applications to transport football fans to Wembley and the implications for crowd control and safety; and if he will make a statement in relation to the arrangements for the FA Challenge Trophy cup final.
§ Mr. MoynihanThere are well established procedures for providing and policing trains to Wembley. The British Rail special trains from Manchester travelling to Wembley for the FA Cup Final will be supervised by officers of the British Transport police and as is normal the charter train, hired by the Manchester United football club, will be supervised by the club itself. No alcohol will be permitted on any of these trains. British Transport police will be on duty at Wembley Central station to supervise the arrival of the trains and their departure after the match. British Transport police and the Metropolitan police are satisfied with these arrangements.