§ Mr. BradyTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what representations he has received regarding the evasion of work permit regulations by overseas footballers wishing to play professionally in the UK. [150257]
§ Ms Hodge[holding answer 13 February 2001]The Department has received no representations regarding the evasion of work permit regulations overseas footballers wishing to play professionally in the UK.
§ Mr. BradyTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what discussions his Department has had with other Departments relating to the evasion of work permit regulations by overseas footballers wishing to play professionally in the UK. [150258]
§ Ms Hodge[holding answer 13 February 2001]The Department has had no discussions with other Departments relating to the evasion of work permit regulations by overseas footballers wishing to play professionally in the UK. The Home Office is responsible for deciding whether overseas nationals may enter the country to work based on the passport they hold or whether they require a work permit.