STANDING AREAS AT FOOTBALL GROUNDS

Early day motion 1701, tabled 17 September 2003 by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 23 members.

That this House urges the Government to re-examine the case for introducing small, limited sections of safe standing areas at football grounds; further urges the Government to recognise that there is widespread support for such areas, and that improvements in stadium design and technology mean that, with rigorous safety specifications, standing areas could be safely re-introduced; and calls on the Minister to convene a meeting of representatives of the police, supporters, Premier League clubs and the Football Licensing Authority to find a way forward.

Signatures by party: Labour 13, Liberal Democrat 8, Conservative 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.