§ 102. Mr. PendryTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what assistance his Department will give to football clubs wishing to redevelop or move to new stadia in order to meet the recommendations of Lord Justice Taylor's final report.
§ Mr. MoynihanMy right hon. Friend is considering the issue of planning policy guidance on the considerations relevant to new and redeveloped stadia for Football League clubs and on other matters. We hope to issue a draft consultation document soon.
In addition, the Chancellor has announced that pool betting duty is to be reduced from 42 per cent. to 40 per cent. on condition that the full amount saved will be passed by the pools promoters to the Football Trust 1990 to be used by them to improve the safety and comfort of spectators in accordance with the recommendations contained in Lord Justice Taylor's final report.