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HANSARDSport Sector: Financial SupportThe noble Lord makes an important point about following where the money is going. Part of the role of the independent board is to do just that. On the Premiership, as I and my…25 Nov 2020HANSARDSport Sector: Financial SupportIn response to the first part of my noble friend’s question I can say that, as we work through the individual awards with the different sporting bodies, we will take into account…25 Nov 2020HANSARDSport Sector: Financial SupportThe noble Lord is absolutely right about the role that broadcasters can play, and my colleagues within the department are liaising closely with them on this point.25 Nov 2020HANSARDSport Sector: Financial SupportI thank the noble Lord for his question. As I mentioned to the noble Lord, Lord Razzall, we have had confirmation that so far the ECB has the means to support all the counties…25 Nov 2020HANSARDData Protection, Privacy and Electronic Communications (Amendments etc) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020That the Grand Committee do consider the Data Protection, Privacy and Electronic Communications (Amendments etc) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. Relevant document: 32nd Report from…16 Nov 2020HANSARDData Protection, Privacy and Electronic Communications (Amendments etc) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020My Lords, I am pleased to introduce a statutory instrument laid before the House on 14 October. Neither the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments nor the Secondary Legislation…16 Nov 2020HANSARDData Protection, Privacy and Electronic Communications (Amendments etc) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020I am grateful to all noble Lords for their consideration of this instrument and their thoughtful contributions to this debate. The noble Lord, Lord McNally, pointed out the level…16 Nov 2020HANSARDElectronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy (Amendment) (European Electronic Communications Code and EU Exit) Regulations 2020My Lords, these draft regulations are being introduced to transpose the EU Electronic Communications Code directive into domestic law, as we are committed to do under the European…10 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Football LeagueMy Lords, our football clubs are the bedrock of their local communities and it is vital that they are protected. Many have benefited from the unprecedented multibillion-pound…10 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Football LeagueI think the noble Lord knows that we regretted enormously having to press pause on our plans to reopen stadia for fans. I can reassure him that every consideration is being given…10 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Football LeagueThe Government absolutely agree with the noble Lord on the national importance of football and recognise that many community clubs have gone above and beyond during the pandemic…10 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Football LeagueThe noble and learned Lord is not alone in having grandchildren who enjoy sport, and children’s sport is vital. That is one reason we have ensured that it can carry on in school…10 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Football LeagueOn the support needed across the English Football League, as I have said a couple of times, we have been very clear that those with the broadest shoulders within the football…10 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Football LeagueThe noble Lord raises something fundamental to the way our game is organised in this country, and I believe the Government see it as critical going forward.10 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Football LeagueWith regard to the noble Lord’s second point, I am not aware that any consideration is being given to a levy such as he describes. Obviously, our goal is to get fans back in…10 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Football LeagueTo be clear, I said I was not aware of whether the Government were looking at this; I did not say that they were not. They have been incredibly active in supporting sports clubs…10 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Football LeagueWith regard to the timing of the review, this is a manifesto commitment and we are keen to get started with it as soon as time allows, but all noble Lords will understand the…10 Nov 2020HANSARDElectronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy (Amendment) (European Electronic Communications Code and EU Exit) Regulations 2020My Lords, I thank both noble Lords for their questions and the constructive tone of their contributions. I am pleased that in principle the regulations command support from all…10 Nov 2020HANSARDElectronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy (Amendment) (European Electronic Communications Code and EU Exit) Regulations 2020That the Grand Committee do consider the Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy (Amendment) (European Electronic Communications Code and EU Exit) Regulations 2020.10 Nov 2020HANSARDCommunications Act (e-Commerce) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020That the Grand Committee do consider the Communications Act (e-Commerce) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020.10 Nov 2020