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HANSARDFootball Governance Act 2025 (Specified Competitions) Regulations 2025On the question about the green light from No. 10, officials sent questions about the process to the No. 10 appointments teams, but that was not formally sent to the PM for his…19 Nov 2025HANSARDTelegraph Media GroupThe parties have given public assurances that this is not how the deal has been structured, which the Secretary of State was pleased to see, and I hope gives reassurance to the…19 Nov 2025HANSARDTelegraph Media GroupI am not privy to the Secretary of State’s thinking on this matter, but I will pass on the noble Lord’s suggestion.19 Nov 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Act 2025 (Specified Competitions) Regulations 2025I have not taken any part in the appointment process. This matter has been investigated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments. We should let this matter rest and let David…19 Nov 2025HANSARDTelegraph Media GroupThe noble Lord makes a fair comment, and I will pass on his comments to the Secretary of State.19 Nov 2025HANSARDTelegraph Media GroupThe UK is most certainly open for investment. It is probably premature for me to do a review of a sale that has not yet taken place, but I assure your Lordships’ House that any…19 Nov 2025HANSARDTelegraph Media GroupMy noble friend is allowing me to explain why we want a pluralistic free press. It is fundamental to our democracy. I think that there is a difference between foreign investment…19 Nov 2025HANSARDTelegraph Media GroupAs I have said previously, it would be inappropriate for me to comment on any live merger case. I agree with all noble Lords who have stated their support for the Telegraph ,…19 Nov 2025HANSARDTelegraph Media GroupUnfortunately, I can only repeat the response that I gave previously. It is not my understanding that the Telegraph will be responsible for the debt. I will clarify to the noble…19 Nov 2025HANSARDTelegraph Media GroupIt would be inappropriate for me to speculate on the potential approaches that might be taken at this stage, although I and the Secretary of State are keenly aware that the sale…19 Nov 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Act 2025 (Specified Competitions) Regulations 2025That the Grand Committee do consider the Football Governance Act 2025 (Specified Competitions) Regulations 2025. Relevant document: 39th Report from the Secondary Legislation…19 Nov 2025HANSARDTelegraph Media GroupMy Lords, the Secretary of State and I are acutely aware that the Telegraph and those who work there have been in limbo for too long. We are keen for this to be resolved as soon…19 Nov 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Act 2025 (Specified Competitions) Regulations 2025My Lords, this has been an important and useful debate; I am grateful to all noble Lords who contributed to it. In line with the noble Baroness, Lady Evans of Bowes Park, and…19 Nov 2025HANSARDTelegraph Media GroupWe would love to have a bit more balance in the written media. However, I am absolutely committed, as is the Secretary of State, to continuing to see the Telegraph remain as one…19 Nov 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Act 2025 (Specified Competitions) Regulations 2025My Lords, I am delighted to be speaking to these regulations, which were laid before the House in draft on 13 October 2025. I would like to thank the Secondary Legislation…19 Nov 2025HANSARDIndependent Football RegulatorThe department has reviewed all appointments processes to ensure that this issue does not arise again. We will work with the Cabinet Office and the commissioner, as per the…18 Nov 2025HANSARDIndependent Football RegulatorThat was quite a lot of questions in one question. I will do my best to answer the noble Lord, but on his points about UEFA and the success of the Independent Football Regulator,…18 Nov 2025HANSARDIndependent Football RegulatorAbsolutely not. The Prime Minister replied, as I have said previously, on the basis that this decision had been made, and he made it clear that it would have been preferable for…18 Nov 2025HANSARDBroadcasting (Regional Programme-making and Original Productions) (Amendment) Regulations 2025Absolutely. I will get in touch with Ofcom about the noble Lord’s point, which was well made. As somebody who has spent a large part of my life in London and the south-east, the…18 Nov 2025HANSARDIndependent Football RegulatorI am pleased that, despite the potential distractions around the process, there is pretty much universal support for David Kogan and the incredible range of skills and experience…18 Nov 2025