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HANSARDGambling and LotteriesI am pleased to hear the Minister say that loot boxes fall within his remit of work at the moment, because they encourage people to spend more on in-game purchases than they…08 Dec 2020HANSARD UK-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership AgreementI rise in support of the trade agreement that has been reached with Japan, and I congratulate the Minister and the Secretary of State on their efforts to secure this very…25 Nov 2020HANSARD Football GovernanceDoes my hon. Friend agree that the problem with the Football League system is that it is run by people like Mr Dale? It is run by the chairs of the clubs, regulating each other.…25 Nov 2020HANSARD Football GovernanceI appreciate that my hon. Friend says that the full terms and conditions of the review are yet to be agreed, but if the fan-led review recommends an independent regulator, will…25 Nov 2020HANSARD Football GovernanceI think we are all pleased to hear the Government say that there are conditions under which fans can come back, but does the Minister agree that it could be unfair for clubs that…25 Nov 2020HANSARD Football GovernanceI will phrase it slightly differently. What I want to know is whether the idea of an independent regulator is outside the scope of the fan-led review, or are fans free to submit…25 Nov 2020HANSARD Football GovernanceIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Coventry South (Zarah Sultana), and the hon. Member for Eltham (Clive Efford), who I will call my hon. Friend from our time working…25 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Winter PlanMillions of people will be delighted to hear that grassroots sports will return from 3 December. Will the Secretary of State confirm that that will be the case in all three tiers?…23 Nov 2020HANSARDOnline HarmsI congratulate my right hon. and learned Friend the Member for Kenilworth and Southam (Jeremy Wright) on his excellent speech introducing this debate. We need to be clear that the…19 Nov 2020HANSARD Sport Sector: Financial SupportI welcome the package. I take note of what the Minister said about the football league, but, as he knows, there is no financial package in place for community clubs in the…19 Nov 2020HANSARDEngagementsIt is fantastic that we will very soon have the covid vaccine, but extremely concerning that in a recent survey, one in five people say they will not take it. Does the Prime…18 Nov 2020HANSARD Continuity Trade Agreements: Parliamentary ScrutinyThe Minister will know that when new trade agreements or changes to trade agreements can affect other areas of policy, there are, understandably, questions, so I thank him for…17 Nov 2020HANSARDAnti-vaccination Disinformation OnlineWhat recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport on tackling anti-vaccination disinformation online; and if he will make a…17 Nov 2020HANSARDAnti-vaccination Disinformation OnlineIt is obviously tremendous news that a vaccine will be available and that the people in the UK may be among some of the first in the world to receive it, but it is important that…17 Nov 2020HANSARDFootball Spectator Attendance: Covid-19The covid crisis has demonstrated that clubs in leagues one and two are community clubs. Without members of the community attending matches and supporting the club, the club…09 Nov 2020HANSARDIllegal Migration: English ChannelWhat steps her Department is taking to stop migrants crossing the English Channel illegally.09 Nov 2020HANSARDIllegal Migration: English ChannelAs the Minister knows, the problem has been getting worse throughout the year. We are seeing tragic loss of life and concern for communities on the channel coast because of this…09 Nov 2020HANSARDDigital TradeWhat progress has been made in the UK/US trade negotiations on digital trade.08 Oct 2020HANSARDDigital TradeI thank the Minister for his answer. Will he confirm that under a trade agreement, American businesses processing UK citizens’ data in America would still have to abide by UK data…08 Oct 2020HANSARD Professional and Amateur Sport: Government SupportAs the Minister knows, it is one thing to say that the Premier League should help clubs in the Football League that face financial difficulties, and it is another to say that it…30 Sept 2020