Written question asked by John Greenway (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 July 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 July 2000. It was answered by Baroness Hoey (Labour) on Monday, 24 July 2000 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Dept for Culture Media and Sport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what plans he has to implement the recommendations of the Football Task Force; what plans he has to appoint a Commissioner for Football. - Includes ref to "Football: Commercial Issues".

Answer: Mr. Greenway: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (1) what plans he has to implement the recommendations of the Football Task Force; [132387] (2) what plans he has to appoint a Commissioner for Football. [132389] Kate Hoey: The Football Task Force made a number of recommendations in its final report, "Football: Commercial Issues", including a proposal for a Football Audit Commission. The Government will announce their response to the report shortly.

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