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HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Fourth sitting)I agree with the hon. Member for Luton South about the independence of the football regulator; we were really careful to ensure that as we drafted the Bill. She is right that we…16 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Fourth sitting)I absolutely want to assure the hon. Lady about independence. It is essential that the regulator can deliver its regime free from any undue influence from industry or Government.…16 May 2024HANSARDGambling Measures Consultation: ResponseI wish to inform the House that His Majesty’s Government will today publish their response to the consultation on measures relating to the land-based gambling sector. This will…16 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Fourth sitting)The Government recognise the intent behind the amendments, which is to make certain that the board is free from conflicts of interest—not least given the fact that so many of the…16 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Fourth sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship this afternoon, Sir Christopher. I thank members of the Committee for their time and commitment, and I thank all the officials…16 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Fourth sitting)The clause sets out the regulator’s objectives, which are its primary aims and also the limits of its statutory remit. As clause 7 sets out, the regulator may only act if the…16 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Second sitting)Q We have heard, in these sessions and beforehand, about the scope of the Bill. Some feel it goes too far; some feel it does not go far enough. Can you talk about your perspective…14 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Second sitting)Let me finish my question. There has been talk of a regulator for a much shorter period than there have been issues relating to the historical problems in football; this has not…14 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Second sitting)Q Tony, I was interested in the comments that you made a moment ago. You said that your concern about the regulations and the Bill is that your preference would be for the Premier…14 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Second sitting)Q First, thank you for all your engagements so far as we have been preparing the Bill. On the point about proportionality, you made good representations as we were preparing the…14 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (First sitting)Q The regulator will have a duty to work with the leagues when they are exercising their regulatory functions and have regard to the existing rules within your leagues. How do you…14 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (First sitting)Q Do you worry about the competitiveness of the bottom of the Premier League, particularly after three weak clubs were promoted? That relates to some of the questions that were…14 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (First sitting)Q We have heard some accusations that the Bill is over-regulation for football. What is your view on that? Dr Philippou: It is fairly light touch from a compliance background, if…14 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (First sitting)Q First of all, thank you, Kevin, for what you said about the officials. You are absolutely right; they have been superb throughout this whole process. Thank you, too, for your…14 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Second sitting)Q The first question was, why has football not sorted this out? Tony Bloom: When I was in the Championship about 10 years ago, there were big discussions, big debates and big…14 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (First sitting)Q You gave us quite a lot of information about the financial situation in both the Premier League and the EFL, but what about the National League? Kieran Maguire: As far as the…14 May 2024HANSARD Global Intergenerational Week 2024That sounds really exciting. The hon. Lady is absolutely right: I am very proud of the fact that we are investing hundreds of millions of pounds in new sports facilities, but it…09 May 2024HANSARD Global Intergenerational Week 2024It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship this afternoon, Mr Efford. I start by thanking the hon. Member for Motherwell and Wishaw (Marion Fellows) for securing this…09 May 2024HANSARD VolunteersIt is a pleasure, as ever, to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Nokes. I, too, pay tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for Stoke-on-Trent Central (Jo Gideon) for securing this…02 May 2024HANSARDLesbian Visibility WeekThere are also inspirational figures outside Parliament, such as Dame Kelly Holmes, mentioned by the hon. Members for Jarrow and for Brent Central, who is raising the profile of…25 Apr 2024