§ Mr. David StewartTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if he will make a statement on the operation of the supporters direct scheme for football clubs indicating the(a) number of trusts agreed, (b) number of trusts established and (c) number of elected supporter directors. (140090]
§ Kate Hoey[holding answer 24 November 2000]: Supporters Direct has been contacted by groups of supporters representing 91 clubs since its launch on 5 September, ranging from Premier League sides to non-league clubs playing in the Football Association's National Game pyramid.
16 supporters' trusts have been formed so far, with a further seven agreed in principle. Nine clubs have some form of supporter representation at Board level.