HC Deb 16 July 2001 vol 372 c51W
20. Mr. Robathan

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what assessment she has made of the problems of crowd violence at cricket matches. [2441]

26. Tony Cunningham

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what plans she has to hold further meetings with the cricketing authorities to discuss the disturbances during the recent triangular one-day international tournament. [2448]

Mr. Caborn

The Minister of State, Home Office, my right hon. Friend the Member for Southampton, Itchen (Mr Denham) and I met the cricket authorities on 27 June. Following that meeting, a review group has been appointed to consider recent disorder at cricket matches and to recommend measures for ensuring the safety of spectators and players. The group includes Government officials and representatives of the cricket authorities, the police, and the Football Licensing Authority. I expect it to report by mid-August.