§ Mr. PendryTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what measures he has taken following his letter of 31 May to the Professional Footballers Association to bring together the Football Association, the Football League and the Professional Footballers Association to discuss plans for the future of football; what further measures he intends to take; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Atkins[holding answer 21 June 1991]: I have had detailed discussions with each of the three bodies and have indicated to all of them that I stand ready to help, in an impartial manner, if the three organisations wish me to do so. In pressing the need for unity and for football to speak with one voice I have made it quite clear that the resolution of the various differences is for football alone.