§ Mr. HoyleTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what plans she has to hold further discussions with the ECB regarding the Cricket World Cup; and what discussions she has had with other Governments whose cricket teams are participating in the Cricket World Cup. [91941]
§ Mr. CabornWith my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State, I met representatives of the England and Wales Cricket Board on 9 January. There are no further meetings scheduled. However, as my right hon. Friend made clear to the ECB, the Government will respond fully to requests from cricket for advice on the security and other issues raised by the Cricket World Cup.
89WDCMS Ministers have had no discussions with the Governments of other nations participating in the World Cup. Such discussions are matters for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.