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Written question asked by Lord Moynihan (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 October 2003. It was answered by Lord McIntosh of Haringey (Labour) on Thursday, 23 October 2003.


McIntosh of Haringey, Lord

Question
Whether they have received reports that the Manchester United club doctors, who are mandated under the anti-doping policy agreed between the football authorities and UK Sport to ensure full compliance with the policy, informed the independent sampling officers that Rio Ferdinand was delayed in giving a sample on 23 September owing, inter alia, to "media interviews"; and why the doctors failed to ensure his attendance to comply with a request to submit to a test. [HL 4792].

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL 4792; 653 c197-8WA
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Doctors Drugs Football Sports competitors Testing Manchester United Ferdinand, Rio