HC Deb 18 July 2000 vol 354 c153W
Mr. Robertson

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what discussions he has had with the(a) officials and (b) members of FIFA regarding (i) the awarding of the 2006 World Cup to Germany and (ii) reported attempts to influence improperly the voting of the members of FIFA; and if he will make a statement. [131376]

Kate Hoey

Neither my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State nor I have discussed the decision to hold the 2006 World Cup in Germany, or the circumstances of the voting on 6 July, with FIFA officials or members.