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HANSARDFootball Governance BillI gently point the hon. Gentleman to his Government’s White Paper, because the Bill comes from there. Yes, of course the game is inherently risky—that is part of what makes it…23 Apr 2024HANSARDFootball Governance BillMy hon. Friend raises a really important point. It is so important that the state of the game report leads the way, and that the regulator is allowed to look at the evidence and…23 Apr 2024HANSARDFootball Governance BillI am grateful to the hon. Gentleman, who says that the Bill is about financial resilience. Obviously, Bristol Rovers is my local club, and I listen to what it has to say, but I…23 Apr 2024HANSARDFootball Governance BillI thank my right hon. Friend for that intervention. She rightly pays tribute to the hon. Member for Chatham and Aylesford, although Karen Carney has also made a substantial…23 Apr 2024HANSARDFootball Governance BillThe hon. Gentleman explains exactly why it is so important that the owners and directors test will work. That is why I am addressing these remarks to the Government—it is, after…23 Apr 2024HANSARDMusic Industry: Ticket PricesTicket touts are a scourge on our live music industry. Secondary ticketing websites inflate prices and pocket the profits, which makes cultural and sporting events unaffordable…18 Apr 2024HANSARDPhysical Activity: Lower-income FamiliesMore than 1 million girls who considered themselves sporty while at primary school drop out of sport as teenagers. I was one of those girls, and I did not do any sport from…18 Apr 2024HANSARDBudget ResolutionsIt is always a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon). This evening I will be telling a positive economic story, one that is about commercial growth and…11 Mar 2024HANSARDGambling: ConsultationThe unregulated black market for gambling causes untold devastation to people’s lives, even when they are trying to quit, so what are the Government doing to protect families from…22 Feb 2024HANSARDCharities: Cost of LivingOn Monday it was a privilege to speak at the launch of the “State of the Sector” report, which found that charities are propping up Government services by £2.4 billion a year.…22 Feb 2024HANSARDTelegraph Media Group: Proposed Sale to RedBird IMII am frustrated with the Minister. I want to thank her for her answer, but frankly, it was not an answer. The hon. Member for Rutland and Melton (Alicia Kearns), the Chair of the…30 Jan 2024HANSARDMedia BillI am happy to give way.30 Jan 2024HANSARDMedia BillI join the Minister in celebrating the collaborative and consensual approach to the Bill, although I am disappointed that the Government chose not to support the excellent…30 Jan 2024HANSARDMedia BillThe hon. Gentleman makes a valid and valuable contribution. My hon. Friend the Member for Barnsley East, the shadow Minister with responsibility for media, has met those bodies…30 Jan 2024HANSARDMedia BillOf course I would, and I am glad to confirm what my hon. Friend the Member for Barnsley East said in Committee. If the hon. Gentleman is trying to press me on a specific aspect, I…30 Jan 2024HANSARDMedia BillI refer hon. and right hon. Members to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. I thank all colleagues, particularly my hon. Friends the Members for Barnsley East…30 Jan 2024HANSARDMedia BillI thank the right hon. Gentleman for his intervention, but I am speaking about amendment 2, which we will support for the reasons that the right hon. Member for Camborne and…30 Jan 2024HANSARDAccess to Sport: Women and GirlsThe Secretary of State mentioned the Carney review, but I am afraid that the Government seem to be failing women’s football on that, with a complete lack of detail about how the…11 Jan 2024HANSARDAccess to Sport: Women and GirlsUnfortunately, in recent weeks there has been a spate of disgusting sexist, misogynistic abuse directed towards sportswomen just for being at the top of their game. I know that…11 Jan 2024HANSARD BBC FundingWorking people listening to the Secretary of State’s pitiful comments on support with the cost of living are not fooled. They see exactly what this is. We have had weak,…07 Dec 2023