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Bute House reception
19/05/2005
First Minister Jack McConnell tonighty hosted a
reception for football writers and broadcasters to consider
the next steps in the national drive to end
sectarianism.
At the event in Bute House, Mr McConnell said:
"Scotland needs to end sectarianism. It is a national
drive, with a role for everyone.
"I have been greatly encouraged by the welcome that most
people have given to this drive. Our football clubs in
particular have already taken many positive steps
forward.
"We must, however, do more. Scotland has the best fans
of any national team in the world. If we can have that
spirit amongst spectators at all grounds every week, we
will enhance our reputation and be a better society
too."
The recent summit on Sectarianism brought together over
30 separate organisations for the first time to discuss the
problem. Those who attended included: government, councils,
the police, sporting organisations, religious bodies, and
anti-sectarianism organisations, among others.