1. This Order may be cited as the Football Spectators (Seating) Order 1997 and shall come into force on 31st July 1997.
2.—(1) The Secretary of State hereby directs the Football Licensing Authority as set out in paragraph (2) below.
(2) When granting any licence to admit spectators(1) to any of the premises specified in column (1) of Schedule 1 hereto and further identified in column (2) of that Schedule by the name of the football club of which they are the home ground, it shall include a condition imposing the requirements, as respects the seating of spectators at designated football matches(2) at the said premises, specified in Schedule 2 hereto.
Chris Smith
Secretary of State for National Heritage
10th July 1997