SOUTH LONDON PARTNERSHIP AGAINST RACISM

Early day motion 867, tabled 2 March 1998 by John Austin (Labour). Signed by 39 members.

That this House congratulates Charlton Athletic FC and Greenwich Council on their successful Red, White and Black day at the Valley on 28th February; notes that South London has a strong multi-racial footballing tradition which has not always been reflected in other spheres of the game and that the composition of the crowds of supporters does not reflect the multi-racial diversity of the area; welcomes the South London Partnership Against Racism involving among others Charlton Athletic, Millwall and Crystal Palace football clubs, the local authorities, supporters' groups and the police; looks forward to the programme of events being organised by the Partnership and the dynamic and positive campaign to effect change at all levels of local football; and congratulates all those working together to make their local stadia reflect the cultural diversity of the area, to create a safe and friendly sporting environment in which ethnic minority fans can participate and to kick racism out of football.

Signatures by party: Labour 34, Liberal Democrat 3, Conservative 1, Plaid Cymru 1.