Covid-19 Football 2020-04-27
2020-04-27
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Q1
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Discusses the financial impact of the pandemic on football clubs and the support they need.
What recent assessment has been made regarding the financial effects of the outbreak on professional football, and what steps is the Government taking to support football clubs during this period?
Football forms an integral part of the country and requires substantial support. Ministers are engaging with governing bodies to ensure clubs can access Government schemes; the Premier League announced a £125 million advance fund for lower leagues. The Secretary is in talks with the Premier League to restart football as soon as public health guidelines allow.
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Emphasizes the importance of lower league clubs as community assets beyond being businesses.
The Secretary acknowledged plans to restart Premier League matches. Can he provide details on measures aimed at protecting lower league and national league clubs, which are facing severe financial issues due to the pandemic?
Acknowledges the importance of supporting lower league clubs; restarting Premier League matches will help release resources through the system. A £125 million fund has been made available, and Sport England is offering a £20 million emergency grant to support clubs and community assets in trouble.
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