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HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. On 19 July, the Foreign Secretary stated that half a million people in Gaza are in phase 5 of acute food insecurity, the classification that indicates starvation and famine.…30 Jul 2024HANSARDImmigration and Home AffairsIt is an honour to follow the hon. Member for Epping Forest (Dr Hudson), who I am delighted to see back in this place, and all the new Members who have made fantastic maiden…23 Jul 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI, too, wish you well in the future, Madam Deputy Speaker. On 6 December last year, the Justice Secretary stood at the Dispatch Box and promised this House a debate on the…23 May 2024HANSARDInfected Blood Compensation SchemeI pay tribute to my constituents whose lives were changed for ever and the many campaigners affected by this scandal, who have fought for so many years for truth and justice. From…21 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Fifth sitting)We are not withdrawing the Bill! I thank the Minister for giving me the answers and really good explanations of why I should withdraw my amendment, so I am happy to do so. I beg…21 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Fifth sitting)Is the Minister confident that independence will be hardwired into engagement? Regarding the fan advisory boards, there are several examples of Premier League clubs flooding them…21 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Fifth sitting)The issues addressed in amendment 8 are paramount. FIFA is already talking about opening the door to games being played in another country, and the league seems to be making moves…21 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Fifth sitting)Further to the point made by the hon. Member for Chatham and Aylesford, what happens if the ownership is a nation state that does something falling within the remit of potential…21 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Sixth sitting)I beg to move amendment 3, in clause 46, page 38, line 15, at end insert— “(6A) Before the IFR grants an approval under subsection 6 it must— (a) consult the supporters of the…21 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Fifth sitting)I thank the Minister for what he has said so far. I want to touch on a point for the clubs and, certainly, for supporters, having spoken to those of both Everton and Nottingham…21 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Fifth sitting)For clarity, if the disquiet continues around the Premier League’s handling of the financial sustainability rules and the punishments it has meted out, and if the independent…21 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Sixth sitting)Does the format of how parachute payments are directly paid not imperil the Independent Football Regulator’s key objectives, which are to protect and promote the financial…21 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Sixth sitting)On the scope of the independent regulator, Liverpool football club tried to trademark the name “Liverpool”, which caused absolute outrage among Liverpool and Everton supporters…21 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Fifth sitting)I wish to support the excellent remarks by the shadow Minister, who gave a very comprehensive overview of why we need amendments to the Bill. There is a real worry, as I have…21 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Sixth sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Nokes. Clause 46 is welcome, but I have real concern because, although we are again talking about supporter engagement, there is…21 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Fifth sitting)I beg to move amendment 4, in schedule 4, page 93, line 3, leave out from “has” to end of line 6 and insert— “(a) adequate means by which to consult its fans about relevant…21 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Sixth sitting)It is always a very crowded field in the FA cup replays. I am sure that the Minister has seen the news, today I think, about Tottenham players getting on the plane to go to…21 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Sixth sitting)I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment , by leave, withdrawn. Clause 46 ordered to stand part of the Bill. Clause 47 Duty not to appoint administrator without…21 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Fifth sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Sharma. I welcome the line in the Bill that gives use the opportunity to secure the grounds. The Independent Football Regulator…21 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Fourth sitting)I do not think the supporters expect the regulator to fix ticket prices. What they are expecting the regulator to do is to ensure that the clubs go into dialogue with the…16 May 2024