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Written question asked by Tony Lloyd (Labour) on Monday, 25 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 November 2004. It was answered by Richard Caborn (Labour) on Monday, 1 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 relevant authorities regarding codes of conduct within football.
Answer

Tony Lloyd: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what discussions she has had with the relevant authorities regarding codes of conduct within football. [194361] Mr. Caborn: The Government understand the important role that sports men and women have as role models in our society. As Minister of Sport I have impressed upon the Football Association, Premier League, and the Football League, on a number of occasions, the importance of upholding codes of conduct within the game. I have also written to all the football club chairmen highlighting this.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
194361; 426 c43W
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Codes of practice Football Misconduct
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk