§ Mr. GalbraithTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what plans he has to place statutory controls on professional boxing; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BrookeI have no plans to place statutory controls on professional boxing. The responsibility for the management of individual activities rests with the governing bodies of sport.
§ Mr. GalbraithTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage if he will set up an inquiry into the management of professional boxing and its medical control; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BrookeI have no plans for such an inquiry. The British Boxing Board of Control has considerably enhanced its medical safeguards over the past year.