Written question asked by Teddy Taylor (Conservative) on Monday, 29 April 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 May 2002. It was answered by Richard Caborn (Labour) on Monday, 13 May 2002 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 recent discussions she has had with the football authorities on the financial position of Nationwide League football clubs. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Sir Teddy Taylor: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what recent discussions she has had with the football authorities on the financial position of Nationwide League football clubs. [53985] Mr. Caborn: My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State and I have remained in close touch with the Nationwide League and the Football Association since it was announced that ITV Digital was to go into administration, and met the league's management on 17 April. The Government will now work with the working group appointed by the FA's chief executive to consider how affected football clubs might be helped to secure their futures.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 385 c412W;385 c412-3W; 53985
Session: 2001-02
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Clubs Digital broadcasting Finance Football Television ITV Digital
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk