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HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)Clause 3 is about the owners of football clubs, who play a pivotal role in the sport. Without their efforts and investment, English football would not be the success it is today.…03 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)I will attempt to respond to the various questions from the Opposition spokesperson, my hon. Friends the Members for Portsmouth North and for High Peak, and the hon. Member for…03 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Jeremy. Government amendments 61 to 63 are technical amendments to schedule 2 that support our proposed changes to the…03 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)The hon. Gentleman gets ahead of himself; he is somewhat excited this afternoon. That was my second point—I have numbered my points one and two, and I have a third to make. He…03 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)I am grateful to the shadow Minister for his questions. On the broad question of why we are making the change, to be quite blunt, it would be easier not to. We have a big majority…03 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for his comments. To take the final one first, taxpayers will not be bailing out failing clubs. This is not going to save every single club; to…03 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)I am sorry; I have just finished.03 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)I will address some points on amendment 121 and then respond to the hon. Gentleman’s questions. The Government recognise it is vital that the regulator is transparent and able to…03 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsLocal authorities suffered huge cuts under the previous Government, and that is why many swimming pools have fallen into disrepair. I will look into the issue for the hon. Lady. I…22 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThis Government are committed to grassroots sport. That is why we have invested over £100 million this year. However, I will reflect my hon. Friend’s comments in discussions with…22 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Lady makes an important point. It is not for Government to decide that, but I know from my own experience that grassroots clubs play a huge role in communities. The…22 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Government value youth services and we know the vital role they can play in young people’s lives. I have had a number of cross-Government meetings on this issue in the last…22 May 2025HANSARDSports Facilities: Areas of Housing GrowthWe have had some very cheery messages about tennis. The Lawn Tennis Association has done a very good job ahead of these questions. We are committed to building 1.5 million new…22 May 2025HANSARDLower League Football Clubs: FundingDavid Kogan was appointed to the board of Channel 4 under the previous Conservative Government. He has been welcomed across this House and across the media and footballing world.…22 May 2025HANSARDLower League Football Clubs: FundingThere is no suggestion of wrong- doing. Indeed, David Kogan was approached under the right hon. Gentleman’s Government for the role. We have full confidence in him; he was…22 May 2025HANSARDLower League Football Clubs: FundingI simply do not recognise the premise of the hon. Gentleman’s question. The Government are committed to our manifesto commitment. The Minister for Creative Industries, Arts and…22 May 2025HANSARDLower League Football Clubs: FundingMy hon. Friend is a strong champion for her area, and I have met her to talk about grassroots facilities in Dudley. We are working with the Football Foundation to ensure that we…22 May 2025HANSARDLower League Football Clubs: FundingI know from my constituency the huge benefit that grassroots club bring. Of course, the Premier League sends a huge amount of money down through the pyramid. We are introducing…22 May 2025HANSARDLower League Football Clubs: FundingContinued delays to a potential new distribution deal serve no one, and we understand the uncertainty and instability that they can cause many clubs, including Swansea City. We…22 May 2025HANSARDLower League Football Clubs: FundingThe Government recognise the importance of distribution to the health of English football, and have engaged extensively with football authorities, including the Premier League, to…22 May 2025