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HANSARD European Football ProposalI am very happy to give the hon. Gentleman an assurance that we will take the robust action that is necessary. In fact, I think the best place to start—it is where I started—is…19 Apr 2021HANSARD European Football ProposalSomewhat unusually—although not that unusually, to be fair to the right hon. Gentleman—I agree with pretty much everything he said, and I can assure him that we will be looking at…19 Apr 2021HANSARD European Football ProposalMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. We have worked tirelessly to ensure that the game has continued behind closed doors, and I am happy to give the assurance that I will work…19 Apr 2021HANSARD European Football ProposalMay I begin by sharing in the hon. Gentleman’s congratulations to the Northern Ireland women’s football team? That was a fantastic result and I was very cheered to see it. The…19 Apr 2021HANSARD European Football ProposalI am sympathetic to the concerns raised by my hon. Friend, and I would also note that many clubs, including some that are seeking to break away with the announcement last night,…19 Apr 2021HANSARD European Football ProposalThe hon. Gentleman is right to highlight the German model; it has merits and it is right that the fan-led review should look at it. I should also note, however, on the flip side…19 Apr 2021HANSARD European Football ProposalI do not think I can add a great deal to my hon. Friend’s remarks. I was somewhat bemused when observing the protest outside the game yesterday, and I can also assure my hon.…19 Apr 2021HANSARD European Football ProposalI think the hon. Gentleman spoke very eloquently. Indeed, what he has said is shared by, sadly, so many supporters of those six clubs. I will of course be conveying that anger,…19 Apr 2021HANSARD European Football ProposalYes, I am very happy to give my right hon. Friend that assurance: nothing will be off the table. He is absolutely right when he talks about the heritage of these clubs. The owners…19 Apr 2021HANSARD European Football ProposalThe hon. Gentleman is right to highlight the point about controlling our borders. I can assure him that we will be considering those powers if it is necessary, and those…19 Apr 2021HANSARD European Football ProposalWith permission, Madam Deputy Speaker, I should like to make a statement. Football is in our national DNA. We invented it, we helped to export it around the world, and it has been…19 Apr 2021HANSARD European Football ProposalI thank the hon. Lady for her questions and I think hidden in there somewhere was a welcome for the approach the Government are taking and for the fan-led review. The hon. Lady…19 Apr 2021HANSARD European Football ProposalI pay tribute to my hon. Friend for all the work he has done, which has helped to shape the fan-led review we have announced. On competition law, we are already engaging with BEIS…19 Apr 2021HANSARD European Football ProposalI assure the hon. Gentleman that we will be doing three things. First, we are backing the actions by the football governing authorities. Secondly, at the same time, we are looking…19 Apr 2021HANSARD European Football ProposalIt is worth bearing in mind that there are two parts to this. In the medium term, we are working on the fan-led review that has been launched, but that should not prevent us from…19 Apr 2021HANSARD European Football ProposalI am tempted to thank the hon. Gentleman for the first line of his question and then to stop there; from my perspective, it all went a bit downhill after that. He is absolutely…19 Apr 2021HANSARDEvents Research Programme: Cancellation CompensationI am tabling this statement for the benefit of all Members of this House to bring to their attention the departmental minute issued today that provides the House with notice of a…14 Apr 2021HANSARDFlagsThe Union flag will now be flown on UK Government buildings every day unless another flag is being flown—acting as a visual symbol of the UK’s union, heritage and pride.…24 Mar 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThis month’s Budget provided further support to sports, arts, tourism, heritage and creative industries, including an extra £700 million to help cultural and sports venues reopen…18 Mar 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI share the hon. Lady’s desire to get sports fans back in stadiums as quickly as we can, as has been highlighted by my colleagues on the Government Benches. We have already set…18 Mar 2021