Contributions
578 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)I respect the hon. Member’s comments, but I think that this issue is fundamental to the discussion. The Opposition are seriously concerned about the cost and scope of this…03 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)I am getting used to being interrupted, Sir Jeremy. This is so thrilling that people want to escape as quickly as possible. Before the Division, we were highlighting that clubs…03 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)If the hon. Gentleman bears with me, I am about to answer that. The figure is based on conversations with the leagues and other regulators already in play. I will respond to the…03 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)I must admit that I am surprised to get a concise answer from a Minister; I thank the hon. Lady very much. There are 42 employees and a number of those were already in roles in…03 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)I do, Sir Jeremy. I am hoping for a different outcome on this one. Amendment proposed : 116, in schedule 2, page 88, line 6, at end insert— “7A The Chair of the Board must not (a)…03 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)I have heard the Minister’s comments clearly and I am afraid that I am not filled with confidence, not necessarily because I doubt what she says or her intentions but because of…03 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)I beg to move amendment 138, in schedule 2, page 88, line 37, at end insert— “(1A) But the number of persons in the employment of IFR (including any persons seconded to the IFR)…03 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)The amendment is quite clear that it is not about the individual but the process going forward for transparency on donations. I will not mention the gentleman, but the other…03 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)I thank the hon. Gentleman for making that point. [ Interruption. ] I am afraid that we have been beaten by the bell.03 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)I appreciate those comments. We will come on to conflicts of interest, and it is a question that I will put to the Minister, because the Committee and the House have to be clear…03 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)I am happy to answer the question, and I appreciate how it was put: it was not adversarial, but on a factual point. We are trying to clarify the point. In the Bill, as drafted, it…03 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)I thank my hon. Friend for that interesting and important intervention. I touched on this concern briefly before lunch. The perception of such a conflict of interest is a…03 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)But that is the point that we are making: we believe that that is a conflict of interest. In our debate on schedule 2, we will come on to the definition of conflicts of interest…03 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)That is a fair question. We know how the media works. How can I put this? There is a desire for certain people to make certain comments that might be controversial. Our concern is…03 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)I thank the hon. Lady for making that point. There is an important reason why it says “currently”. We are not trying to prohibit people who might have the relevant experience. We…03 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)I thank the hon. Member for intervening. As was the case before lunch, I am happy to have this debate in Committee. I should not talk about people who are no longer Members of…03 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)I understand your point, Sir Jeremy, and will try to stick closer to the amendments as requested, but amendment 117 is about ensuring that political donations are made…03 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)It is not well rehearsed—it is not in my speaking notes at all. It is just a general point of principle that this House should be able to hold the Government to account with full…03 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)Thank you, Sir Jeremy. I know the Committee is delighted to hear me continue my speech. These amendments are on the key issue of trust and of establishing the true independence of…03 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)I thank the Minister for her confirmation of her position. I appreciate her clarification of her perspective, although obviously I disagree with it; that is why I raised the…03 Jun 2025