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HANSARDEnglish Football: Project Big PictureThe noble Lord asks a very good question. As I am sure he knows, the structure of the Premier League requires a two-thirds majority for any decision. We have been clear about the…14 Oct 2020HANSARDEnglish Football: Project Big PictureWe are very struck by the fact that those fan groups have come out so strongly, and we welcome their remarks.14 Oct 2020HANSARDEnglish Football: Project Big PictureThe Government have been very clear about their scepticism and concern about the proposed deal, and have described it, I think, as a distraction at best.14 Oct 2020HANSARDEnglish Football: Project Big PictureI am not sure whether the noble Lord heard my right honourable friend the Secretary of State before the Select Committee this morning, but he was clear about the priority that he…14 Oct 2020HANSARDEnglish Football: Project Big PictureThe Government absolutely recognise the financial pressure that the decision to delay the reopening of football has placed on lower-league clubs. The English Football League has…14 Oct 2020HANSARDEnglish Football: Project Big PictureMy Lords, it is clear that this proposal has not been cleared with all those affected. We strongly urge the Premier League and the EFL to continue to work constructively to come…14 Oct 2020HANSARDEnglish Football: Project Big PictureI would guess that the prospects for promotion depend a little on who you support—but I leave it to each noble Lord individually to decide on that. We are clear that the…14 Oct 2020HANSARDEnglish Football: Project Big PictureThe noble Lord is right about the lack of inclusion of supporters’ groups in the proposal that has been discussed widely in the media. On timing, we do not have a firm date, but…14 Oct 2020HANSARDEnglish Football: Project Big PictureWell, the noble Lord is right. So many football clubs do a huge amount within their communities beyond the game itself, but the Government’s role is to bring the two sides…14 Oct 2020HANSARDEnglish Football: Project Big PictureThe noble Lord is right that this proposal risks conflating some of the governance issues with the immediate financial pressures that many in the football family are facing. The…14 Oct 2020HANSARDAmazonI cannot claim to have read every page of the US report, but I have looked at the headlines. There is a great deal of overlap with the principles that we have already accepted,…12 Oct 2020HANSARDAmazonWe are keen to have a free trade agreement with the US that strengthens our economic relationship with our largest bilateral trading partner. Once a global digital solution is in…12 Oct 2020HANSARDAmazonThe Government are working closely at an international level with the OECD and the G20. We were pleased to see the publication of the OECD inclusive framework on the tax…12 Oct 2020HANSARDAmazonThe Government expect the digital services tax to raise about £2 billion over the next five years, which will go some way to addressing the issues that my noble friend raises, but…12 Oct 2020HANSARDAmazonThe noble Lord raises an important point, but I remind him that the Government have established a number of groups and reviews, starting with the Furman review, which reported in…12 Oct 2020HANSARDAmazonMy Lords, the Government are committed to ensuring that digital markets work for all—businesses, consumers and society as a whole. Promoting dynamic and competitive digital…12 Oct 2020HANSARDAmazonI know that my colleagues in HMRC spend every day trying to make sure that businesses pay a proper level of tax, but I hope that my noble friend agrees that that is one side of…12 Oct 2020HANSARDAmazonThe Government remain determined to create the most innovative pro-growth economy that we can. That is dependent on effective competitions in all markets, particularly digital…12 Oct 2020HANSARDAmazonWe are working across the piece to protect jobs in all parts of the economy and to clamp down on any abuses that we are aware of.12 Oct 2020HANSARDAmazonThe Government and the Treasury absolutely recognise the importance of our high streets. That is why the Treasury announced a fundamental review of the business rates system…12 Oct 2020