REGISTER OF ENGLISH FOOTBALL FACILITIES

Early day motion 721, tabled 12 February 2003 by Alan Keen (Labour/Co-operative). Signed by 55 members.

That this House welcomes the publication of the Register of English Football Facilities; congratulates the Football Foundation on compiling the largest facilities database in British sporting history; notes that it will be a vital resource for both sports planners and users; further notes with concern that REFF identifies that 41 per cent. of pitches are in need of drainage and 38 per cent. of pitches are without changing rooms; and urges the Government to continue to work with the Football Foundation, the Football Association and the FA premier League to deliver a lasting improvement in grass roots facilities.

Signatures by party: Labour 42, Labour/Co-operative 5, Liberal Democrat 4, Conservative 3, UUP 1.