§ Mr. HinchliffeTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what reports his Department receives of spectator attendance at(a) premier, first, second and third division association football matches, (b) county cricket matches, (c) super league, first and second division rugby league matches, (d) Courage division 1 and 2 rugby union matches; and if he will make a statement. [6975]
§ Mr. Banks[holding answer 9 July 1997]: The Department does not receive reports of attendances at these matches, but has access to them when necessary from the governing bodies of the sports concerned.