Mr. John Newham:

That is a challenge and one which other EU countries which have introduced legislation of this nature have encountered. It is something we need to consider a little more. Unfortunately there is not a lot one can do about foreign companies selling these tickets. There may be something that can be done around greater publicity so that people do not find they face problems gaining access when they arrive.

Ticket sales are becoming more sophisticated. There is much more use of electronic tickets where the promoters or venue operators can check the tickets as people enter. The market is becoming more sophisticated, especially for international concert goers or fans who are becoming more aware that they may encounter problems accessing the venue if they buy from secondary sellers.