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HANSARDNetwork and Information Systems (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2021That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 26 October be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 30 November.06 Dec 2021HANSARDFootball: Casey ReviewThe noble Lord of course speaks with great authority. The Football Association asked the noble Baroness, Lady Casey, to undertake this review so that matters such as that can be…06 Dec 2021HANSARDFootball: Casey ReviewI am pleased to say that the UK has a very strong track record in staging international sporting events, the vast majority of which go exceedingly well. We thank the noble…06 Dec 2021HANSARDFootball: Casey ReviewMy Lords, the noble Baroness’s report is thorough and very significant, and it includes a number of very important recommendations for the football authorities, the police, the…06 Dec 2021HANSARDFootball: Casey ReviewMy noble friend makes an important point. It was families with young children, or people who were there with friends or family with disabilities, who were targeted by some of the…06 Dec 2021HANSARDFootball: Casey ReviewAs ever, we need both speed and thoroughness. The noble Baroness achieved both in her report and it is incumbent on everyone responding to it to do the same. I am pleased to say…06 Dec 2021HANSARDGambling: Children and Young PeopleI assure the right reverend Prelate that the Gambling Act review is taking a close look at the rules regarding advertising on social media. We want full use to be made of all the…06 Dec 2021HANSARDGambling: Children and Young PeopleWe are looking broadly at the issues of advertising and marketing, including in relation to sports clubs, and have called for evidence on these as part of the review.06 Dec 2021HANSARDBBC: Government SupportMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Bragg, for securing and for opening this enjoyable and important debate. There are many in your Lordships’ House who have experience of the…02 Dec 2021HANSARDNetwork and Information Systems (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2021My Lords, I am grateful to the noble Lord for his questions and helpful comments on the impact assessment. He asked why we are doing this now and not sooner. The issue that I…30 Nov 2021HANSARDNetwork and Information Systems (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2021That the Grand Committee do consider the Network and Information Systems (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2021.30 Nov 2021HANSARDNetwork and Information Systems (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2021My Lords, these regulations were laid in draft before the House on 26 October. They will make important rectifications to the UK’s network and information systems legislation,…30 Nov 2021HANSARDFootball Clubs: Ownership TestYes, and I would point to the Government’s manifesto, which committed to this fan-led review. Football is nothing without its fans. That is why we have taken action at every step…29 Nov 2021HANSARDFootball Clubs: Ownership TestThe noble Lord is right about the great pride that fans across the country place in the national sport and its huge impact not just in this country but worldwide. That is why we…29 Nov 2021HANSARDFootball Clubs: Ownership TestI do not know if the Premier League has answered that, but I will certainly take the point away and ask on behalf of the noble Lord. But, as I say, the takeover of Newcastle…29 Nov 2021HANSARDFootball Clubs: Ownership TestMy Lords, Tracey Crouch’s report saw the light of day on Thursday. It was published; it is 160 pages long. She makes 47 detailed recommendations. The Government are studying all…29 Nov 2021HANSARDFootball Clubs: Ownership TestMy Lords, what Tracey Crouch meant in her report is a question for her, but, as I have said, we are studying the report and its recommendations and will take them forward. The…29 Nov 2021HANSARDFootball Clubs: Ownership TestMy Lords, the Government have published the final report setting out the independent fan-led review of football governance’s recommendations for the reform of English football.…29 Nov 2021HANSARDIndependent Fan-led Review of Football GovernanceMy Lords, this is a matter that transcends party politics. Football clubs are at the heart of our communities and fans are at the heart of those clubs, and everybody with an…29 Nov 2021HANSARDIndependent Fan-led Review of Football GovernanceMy Lords, yes, the Government were very clear that cash should flow through the football pyramid more fairly and called on clubs to do that during the pandemic. I am very glad to…29 Nov 2021