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The Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s preparations for the World Cup inquiry

Inquiry

The 2018 FIFA World Cup was held in Russia between 14 June and 15 July. Ten thousand England fans were expected to attend, with matches in Volgograd, Kaliningrad and Nizhny Novgorod.

The Foreign Affairs Committee launched an inquiry into the FCO’s preparations for the World Cup, in light of the UK’s reduced diplomatic presence in Russia following the Salisbury incident, and previous clashes between English and Russian football fans.

The inquiry examined the FCO’s role in cross-government preparations for the tournament, and the impact of recent heightened tensions between the UK and Russia.

Reports, special reports and government responses

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9th Report - The FCO's preparations for the 2018 World Cup
Inquiry The Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s preparations for the World Cup inquiry
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13th Special Report - The FCO’s preparations for the 2018 World Cup in Russia: Government response to the Committee’s Ninth Report
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13th Special Report - The FCO’s preparations for the 2018 World Cup in Russia: Government response to the Committee’s Ninth Report
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Oral evidence transcripts

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9 May 2018
Inquiry The Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s preparations for the World Cup inquiry
Witnesses Harriett Baldwin MP, Minister of State, Julia Longbottom, Director for Consular Affairs, Martin Harris, Director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, Foreign and Commonwealth Office
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8 May 2018
Inquiry The Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s preparations for the World Cup inquiry
Witnesses Kevin Miles, Chief Executive, the Football Supporters Federation, Deputy Chief Constable Mark Roberts, National Lead for Football Policing, Robert Sullivan, Strategy and Communications Director, the Football Association
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Written evidence

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The Foreign and Commonnwealth Office (WCR0008)
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The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (WCR0007)
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Pride in Football (WCR0006)
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