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HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Fifth sitting)In my previous career, I headed up sustainability on ESG, so I understand the hon. Lady’s point. If she will let me continue, I believe my points will answer her question. This…10 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Fifth sitting)I will make some progress because I am conscious of the Chairman’s time. The new clause would ensure that where a club proposes to adopt a political stance not directly related to…10 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Fifth sitting)I am happy to answer that with a simple yes. They should have been consulted. To date, 27 clubs have engaged with PLEDIS, and 18 have achieved the advanced level. Clubs such as…10 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Fifth sitting)As I have made clear, we believe that some of these issues are important, but we believe that they should be addressed on a voluntary basis, which is what has driven progress in…10 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)I beg to move amendment 131, in schedule 5, page 103, line 16, at end insert— “ Agents fees 11A (1) An agents fees condition is a condition requiring a club employing an agent to…10 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)Clause 33 places a duty on clubs to notify the Government’s new regulator of any change in circumstances relating to the current owner or an officer that could impact their…10 Jun 2025HANSARD Planning and Infrastructure BillResidents in Bexley village in my constituency—it is one of London’s outer villages—are particularly concerned about the erosion of their green areas around the village. Does my…10 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Fifth sitting)I appreciate the clarity that the Minister provided on quotas, because that particularly concerns Opposition Members. As I have mentioned—I will not seek to repeat my comments—we…10 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Fifth sitting)Yes, okay.10 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Fifth sitting)It is a privilege to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Jeremy, and to speak on day three—is it day three? Time flies when you’re having fun!—of this Bill Committee. The hon.…10 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Fifth sitting)I beg to move amendment 137, in schedule 5, page 102, line 2, at end insert “including the club’s official charity.” This amendment would make clear that the activities of a…10 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Fifth sitting)I beg to move amendment 104, in schedule 4, page 99, line 31, at end insert— “(f) the club’s political statements and positions.” This amendment ensures that clubs have to engage…10 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Fifth sitting)Thank you for your guidance, Sir Jeremy. You will be pleased to know that I am coming on to why my example is relevant to the amendment. I am grateful to the hon. Member for…10 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Fifth sitting)Amendment 104 would amend schedule 4 to insert “the club’s political statements and positions”, to ensure that clubs have to engage their fans on any political statements that the…10 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)It is a privilege to speak again under your chairmanship, Mr Turner. I congratulate you and the city of Hull on the Challenge cup victory at the weekend, which probably does not…10 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Fifth sitting)I will try to stick to the footballing part of the question and not stray into the transfer market, which I believe opens today or tomorrow. When we have people camped outside…10 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Fifth sitting)We are not suggesting a referendum. We are saying that fans should be involved in the decision-making process. There is a debate around Pride and other issues, but that is not the…10 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Third sitting)I beg to move amendment 98, in clause 7, line 35, at end insert— “(3A) The IFR may not redistribute revenue, income or any monies from one regulated club to another regulated…05 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Third sitting)I am genuinely surprised that the hon. Member did not talk about Crystal Palace’s success in the FA cup final. I am sure his point is noted by the Committee. More broadly, the…05 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [Lords] (Fourth sitting)I beg to move amendment 134, in clause 14, page 9, line 3, at end insert— “(aa) the cumulative impact of the costs imposed on clubs through compliance with the IFR’s regulatory…05 Jun 2025