Fan-led Review of Football Governance 2022-05-26
2022-05-26
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Q1
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The fan-led review recommended measures to ensure the financial stability of football clubs. This prompted questions about how these recommendations will be implemented.
What assessment has been made of the implications for policies regarding the financial sustainability of football clubs from the fan-led review, and will a statement be made?
The primary focus of the new independent football regulator will be to improve clubs' financial sustainability. Further details will be set out in the White Paper in the summer.
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No specific assessment or statement was provided regarding the implications for policies on financial sustainability.
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Q2
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The question follows from the initial assessment of financial sustainability recommendations and asks for a meeting to discuss an alternative system for rewarding responsible clubs.
Will the Minister meet Fair Game to discuss its proposal for a sustainability index that would reward financially stable and community-focused clubs?
The Under-Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has just whispered that he would be happy to meet the hon. Lady.
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Q3
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The question follows from the importance of supporting women's sports, particularly following an agreement to redistribute money to support grassroots women's football.
Will my right hon. Friend join me in welcoming the FA's decision to redistribute Premier League funds to the women's game, which will boost grassroots and professional women's football?
Absolutely delighted to endorse my hon. Friend's comments. It is a fantastic decision that supports women in sport, and more such decisions are encouraged.
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