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Proceeding contribution from Lord Austin of Dudley (Labour) in the House of Commons on Friday, 21 January 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill on Sale of Tickets (Sporting and Cultural Events) Bill.


Sale of Tickets (Sporting and Cultural Events) Bill

Setting to one side the ludicrous fantasy that tickets at Bristol City have ever gone at many times their face value, which is a total invention, the hon. Gentleman's point is interesting. If he is saying that ticket touting ought to be allowed at football games, how could he prevent the admission of people who are subject to banning orders for causing trouble at football, how could he ensure the proper segregation of fans, and how could he guarantee public order in the grounds? He ought to be aware that ticket touting at football is illegal for precisely those public order reasons, as I am sure the Minister will confirm. Has he discussed with the police his desire for ticket touting to be allowed at football, and sought their advice?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
521 c1187 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Proceeds of crime Sports Touting Tickets
Legislation
Sale of Tickets (Sporting and Cultural Events) Bill 2010-12
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk