Annex K
Letter from the Overseas Labour Service
I am now in a position to be able to forward
to you a summary (attached) of the work permit criteria for footballers
for next season. My Minister, Mrs Hodge, has carefully considered
the comments made by all the football governing bodies to the
proposed arrangements at last week's meeting and those received
since. It was not possible on this occasion to reach agreement
with all the bodies on the introduction of quotas for next season.
I will send to you, as soon as possible, a more
detailed version of the arrangements. This will include confirmation
of:
— an appropriate "cut-off"
point for the FIFA rankings; and
— the arrangements for the appeals
panel.
I am arranging for all clubs who have an outstanding
extension application with us to be contacted by telephone today
to inform them that a permit renewal has been granted (see note
(v) in the attached document). We will also aim to deal with any
new applications from clubs as quickly as possible over the next
few days.
May I take this opportunity of personally thanking
you and your colleagues for your co-operation in this exercise
over the past few months. I look forward to meeting you again
towards the end of the coming season when we can discuss how the
arrangements have worked in 1999-2000.
Jim Martin
Sports & Entertainments Manager
Overseas Labour Service
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