§ Mr. DrewTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what recent discussions she has had with the Football League and National Conference League on the subject of transfers. [76981]
§ Mr. CabornMy Department has remained in close touch with the football authorities since the announcement of agreement on the principles of the new international transfer system, made between the sport and the European Commission in March 2001. Officials have recently discussed the Football League's proposals for exemption from the transfer window framework.