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HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Tenth sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Turner. We are not calling for a ban on gambling with the new clause, but…17 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Tenth sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. When we discussed this issue on Second Reading, I said that the prospect of Arsenal playing Manchester City in Dubai should…17 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Tenth sitting)I have heard what the Minister said. She seems to be implying that this issue can be dealt with by the Bill, and that the regulator will have an eye on these sorts of things. I am…17 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Tenth sitting)I am pleased that this is on the Minister’s mind, and that the Government seem to understand the problem. I think we would all accept that there is a bigger problem with gambling…17 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Tenth sitting)It is not about the money that this would take out of football, but the money that is taken out of the pockets of many football fans who are being exploited by predatory gambling…17 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Tenth sitting)I beg to ask leave to withdraw the motion. Clause, by leave, withdrawn. New Clause 11 Protection of assets of regulated clubs “(1) Where any of the following assets belong to a…17 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Tenth sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.17 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Tenth sitting)The spirit of the Bill is rightly focused on ensuring the financial sustainability of the game and, crucially, protecting the heritage of clubs by giving fans a greater voice. As…17 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Tenth sitting)I beg to ask leave to withdraw the motion. Clause, by leave, withdrawn . New Clause 10 Fan representation: mandatory golden share “(1) A licensed club must, as a condition of…17 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Tenth sitting)I think that we should reclaim a pie and pint at half-time, during the first half and during the second half. I have attended a football match and seen cocaine somewhat brazenly…17 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Tenth sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.17 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Tenth sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. We cannot claim to be reforming football unless we tackle one of its most dangerous long-term trends—the creeping…17 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Tenth sitting)With new clauses 9 and 13, we are calling for an expansion of the crown jewels of sports broadcasting to ensure that key fixtures from the domestic football calendar are made…17 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Tenth sitting)The hon. Member makes an interesting point. The US has a franchise system, so every club can be moved wherever it wants. Someone who is an Oakland Raiders fan would probably also…17 Jun 2025HANSARDIndustrial StrategyCyber-security will be a key pillar in the industrial strategy. That is welcome news in my constituency of Cheltenham, which is already a centre of excellence in the sector. We…12 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Eighth sitting)We have seen in the past things such as the renaming of St James’ Park in Newcastle to the Sports Direct Arena, and other fans groups around the country have been furious when…12 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Eighth sitting)I beg to move amendment 76, in clause 56, page 45, line 39, after “organisers” insert “or by a regulated club”.12 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Eighth sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Butler. Earlier in our deliberations—I cannot remember how many sittings ago—the Liberal Democrats made the case for extending…12 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Eighth sitting)The hon. Member for Great Yarmouth (Rupert Lowe) once fell foul of this when he attempted to change the name of the Dell to the Friends Provident stadium. Perhaps we might consult…12 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Eighth sitting)We recognise the numbers—although we Liberal Democrats now outnumber the official Opposition—so we will not press this to a vote. However, it is worth considering that, in future,…12 Jun 2025