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HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Fourth sitting)I appreciate the Minister’s comments. I am happy not to move amendment 18 but I would like to proceed to a vote on amendment 11. Question put , That the amendment be made.16 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Fourth sitting)I completely understand the hon. Gentleman’s point, and we respect the fact that it is a commercial decision. Obviously, like me, he will have heard the evidence sessions. Fan…16 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Fourth sitting)I welcome clause 10, which we will debate later on. It is an important provision that will require the regulator to conduct a first of its kind evidence-gathering exercise on the…16 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Fourth sitting)I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Amendment proposed : 9, in clause 8, page 5, line 33, at end insert— “(iv) football fans, (v)…16 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Fourth sitting)I appreciate the Minister’s response. He said that it could be quite burdensome to engage with every stakeholder, but that is not what this amendment seeks to do; it aims to lay…16 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Fourth sitting)I beg to move amendment 11, in clause 10, page 6, line 21, at end insert— “(ba) an evaluation of the potential impact of ticket pricing and kick off times on fans and make…16 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Fourth sitting)We are not suggesting that they will all be able to contribute to every element. I gave an example where, for example, football clubs are in the early stages of suffering…16 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Fourth sitting)My hon. Friend makes an important point. Again, we are attempting to be as helpful as we can. We are not giving a veto; we are simply saying that the regulator should have a good,…16 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Fourth sitting)I appreciate my hon. Friend’s intervention. I know the amount of work that he has done with his local football club and with fan groups.16 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Fourth sitting)No. The point I am making is that, as we heard in the evidence sessions, lots of clubs have lots of good structures and some best practice that we can learn from, but this…16 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Fourth sitting)It is good to be able to discuss the issue of who the regulator is to work constructively with in the context of my amendment 9 and amendments 2 and 20, which were tabled by my…16 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Fourth sitting)I beg to move amendment 2, in clause 8, page 5, line 33, at end insert— “(iv) supporters and supporters’ organisations”.16 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Fourth sitting)Given the purpose of the Bill, as set out in clause 1, it is important that the regulator’s objectives are shaped carefully and clearly, as they will underpin many of the other…16 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Fourth sitting)I am grateful to the Minister, and on the basis of what he has said, I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Schedule 2 agreed to. Clause 6…16 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Fourth sitting)I beg to move amendment 10, in clause 10, page 6, line 24, at end insert— “(2A) A state of the game report must, notwithstanding whether any women’s football competitions have…16 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Fourth sitting)I welcome that input, and that is absolutely right. I am trying with these probing amendments to seek some clarity from the Government, so that all hon. Members and everyone who…16 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Fourth sitting)I am grateful for the opportunity to discuss the appointments process for the regulator. I was pleased to hear the Minister’s comments just now and those by the hon. Member for…16 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Fourth sitting)I beg to move amendment 14, in schedule 2, page 82, line 20, leave out “is satisfied” and insert “has ensured” This amendment would strengthen the responsibility of the appointer.16 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Fourth sitting)I am extremely pleased to welcome these provisions, which establish the long-awaited Independent Football Regulator as a body corporate. This is a good opportunity to discuss why…16 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Fourth sitting)I welcome my hon. Friend’s comments. He is absolutely right, and he sums up why the process for appointments must be robust and underpinned by transparency and accountability on…16 May 2024