Written question asked by Hugh Robertson (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 November 2004. It was answered by Richard Caborn (Labour) on Monday, 29 November 2004 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 discussions she has had with the Football Association on the sanctions available to (a) international referees, (b) participating teams and (c) international coaches or managers when faced with racism at international matches.

Answer: Hugh Robertson: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what discussions she has had with the Football Association on the sanctions available to (a) international referees, (b) participating teams and (c) international coaches or managers when faced with racism at international matches. [199601] Mr. Caborn: None. There is no place for racism in sport--nor in modern society and I believe the strongest action should be taken, at the highest level, to ensure its eradiation from the game. I have written to the UEFA and FIFA expressing these points and I await their reply.

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