HC Deb 20 April 1998 vol 310 c450W
14. Mr. Bob Russell

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what representations he has received about the structure of the Football Association Premiership and the Football League. [37420]

Mr. Tom Clarke

My colleagues the Secretary of State and the Minister for Sport have received a number of representations. The governing bodies of professional football have a key role in the future of the game. They will note the wide support shown for the Ten Minute Rule Bill introduced by my hon. Friend the Member for Lincoln (Gillian Merron) on 7 April.