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Written question asked by Lord Risby (Conservative) on Thursday, 19 February 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 February 1998. It was answered by Alun Michael (Labour) on Thursday, 26 February 1998 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how he plans to ensure that known football hooligans are prevented from travelling to France during the World Cup.
Answer

Mr. Spring: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how he plans to ensure that known football hooligans are prevented from travelling to France during the World Cup. [31090] Mr. Michael: The Government are determined to do everything possible to prevent the disruption of the World Cup by football hooligans. Offenders who have been convicted of a football-related offence and made subject to a restriction order by the court are required to attend a designated police station during the period in which matches are taking place. British police, including the Football Unit of the National Criminal Intelligence Service, have established a close working relationship with the French authorities. They will ensure that all relevant intelligence about the movement of potential troublemakers is made available to the French police so that those who might want to cause trouble are identified or monitored to prevent disorder occurring.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
31090; 307 c310W
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Hooliganism France Police World Cup National Football Intelligence Unit