HC Deb 14 December 1998 vol 322 c350W
31. Mr. Bob Russell

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if he will appoint a football regulator. [62160]

Mr. Banks

The management and development of individual sports is the responsibility of the appropriate governing bodies. We have recognised the special role football plays in this country by establishing the Football Task Force to investigate issues of concern to all those involved with the game. The Task Force is currently considering the complex issues associated with the commercial aspects of the game, which may include whether some kind of football regulator is required. I look forward to receiving the Task Force's commercial report.