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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Fan-led Review of Football Governance

Thursday 26 May 2022 · 3 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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Answered 2 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The primary focus of the new independent football regulator will be to improve clubs' financial sustainability.
  • Further details on policies regarding the financial sustainability of football clubs will be set out in the White Paper in the summer.
  • The Under-Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has offered to meet with the hon. Lady to discuss her proposal for a sustainability index.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Jessica Morden Lab Newport East
Culture, Media & Sport
Context

The fan-led review recommended measures to ensure the financial stability of football clubs. This prompted questions about how these recommendations will be implemented.

Question

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?

Answer from Nadine Dorries

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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: No specific assessment or statement was provided regarding the implications for policies on financial sustainability.

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Q2 Jessica Morden Lab Newport East
Culture, Media & Sport
Context

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.

Question

Will the Minister meet Fair Game to discuss its proposal for a sustainability index that would reward financially stable and community-focused clubs?

Answer from Nadine Dorries

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 Mike Wood Con Kingswinford and South Staffordshire
Culture, Media & Sport Women & Equalities
Context

The question follows from the importance of supporting women's sports, particularly following an agreement to redistribute money to support grassroots women's football.

Question

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?

Answer from Nadine Dorries

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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