Standing At Football Matches

EDM number 406 in 1989-90, proposed by David Clelland on 30/01/1990.

That this House rejects the theory that the provision of all-seated football stadia is the answer to crowd control and safety at football matches; notes that many fans prefer to stand on the terraces and that thousands would find the expense of seats difficult to meet; recognises that current standing accommodation is unacceptable and therefore proposes: (i) that each terrace step be provided with a barrier running its full length, with the exception of breaks for access aisles, (ii) that police and/or crowd control stewards ensure that each terrace step contains only that number of spectators that could be accommodated if seated and (iii) that no standing in the aisles would be permitted, on penalty of ejection from the ground; further notes that such barriers would be cheaper and quicker to install than seats as well as providing easier access and egress; and calls upon Her Majesty's Government seriously to examine these proposals, in consultation with football clubs, as a matter of urgency.

This motion has been signed by a total of 21 MPs.