To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if her Department will make representations to the Football Association to support Gibraltar’s request to enter a team in the UEFA Cup. (115998)

I have no current plans to make any representations to the FA as this is a matter between the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) and Gibraltar Football Association (GFA). I understand a final decision on GFA’s request is due to be agreed at the UEFA Ordinary Congress in Dusseldorf on 25 and 26 January 2007.