Flavio Briatore's position as QPR co-owner remains in doubt following Thursday's meeting of the Football League. The League discussed its fit and proper person's test, which Briatore appears to contravene having been banned "from involvement in the administration of a sport by a sports governing body or such other similar forms of disqualification".

The Italian millionaire has been banned from Formula One racing following the 'Crashgate Scandal'.

The League's statement read: "The Board conducted a comprehensive review of the situation, including the receipt of advice from leading counsel.

"After considering all the information presently available to it and in the interest of due process, the Board will seek responses from Mr Briatore before commenting further."

The League, who are also looking into ownership issues at Notts County and Leeds, will now force clubs to disclose fully the identity of their owners.

"As of today, and having taken advice from legal counsel in regard to existing League regulations, it was unanimously agreed that it will be the policy of the Board to insist that it is informed, with supporting evidence provided, of the ultimate beneficial owners of all Football League clubs," said the statement.

"We are very grateful to Notts County for providing us with further information in regard to its ownership structure," continued the statement.

"Meetings to clarify a few outstanding issues will occur during the next few days, with a view to concluding matters in the near future."

The League has also written to Leeds seeking further clarification after question marks were raised over their ownership in a recent report.