asked Her Majesty's Government:

Further to the Written Answers by Lord Davies of Oldham on 12 December 2007 (WA 75) and 21 January 2008 (WA 23–24), what developments there have been subsequent to the Minister for Sport's meeting with representatives of the Manchester United Supporters' Trust and others on ticket pricing and the future of football; and what further action the Department for Culture, Media and Sport is considering on this matter. [HL3216]

The Minister for Sport recently had very constructive discussions with both Supporters Direct (including representatives of the Manchester United Supporters' Trust) and the Football Supporters Federation on ticket pricing and the wider concerns of supporters.

This is a matter for the football authorities and clubs. However, the Government have been clear that improved supporter representation, particularly at board level, has a key role to play in finding solutions to these issues and in ensuring clubs remain accountable to the fans who are at the heart of the game.