Written Question · S2W-14272 · Session 2
What information it has on the criteria and eligibility rules in respect of foreign footballers playing in the Scottish Premier League and …
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what information it has on the criteria and eligibility rules in respect of foreign footballers playing in the Scottish Premier League and Scottish Football League; what powers it has to restrict, limit or control players from (a) other EU and (b) non-EU states; what information it has in respect of the likelihood of players from non-EU nations seeking to come to Scotland through Lithuania and whether it will take any steps to address any issues arising, and how it will ensure that such steps are consistent with its desire to support youth development in football.
The answer
Freedom of movement within the EU means that footballers who are citizens of other member states are entitled to play for any football club in Scotland. Citizens of non-EU countries are subject to immigration legislation, which is a reserved matter. The Executive has no information on the likelihood of foreign footballers coming to Scotland whether through Lithuania or any other country.
Where the Action Plan for Youth Football is concerned, the football authorities in Scotland are fully committed to its implementation.
Where the Action Plan for Youth Football is concerned, the football authorities in Scotland are fully committed to its implementation.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-14272 by reference.