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Calendar
Monday 9th December 2024 Baroness Twycross (Labour - Life peer) Legislation - Main Chamber Subject: Football Governance Bill – committee stage (day 4) Football Governance Bill [HL] 2024-26 View calendar
Wednesday 4th December 2024 Baroness Twycross (Labour - Life peer) Legislation - Main Chamber Subject: Football Governance Bill - committee stage (day 3) Football Governance Bill [HL] 2024-26 View calendar
Monday 2nd December 2024 Baroness Twycross (Labour - Life peer) Legislation - Main Chamber Subject: Football Governance Bill - committee stage (day 2) Football Governance Bill [HL] 2024-26 View calendar
Wednesday 27th November 2024 Baroness Twycross (Labour - Life peer) Legislation - Main Chamber Subject: Football Governance Bill - committee stage (day 1) Football Governance Bill [HL] 2024-26 View calendar
Wednesday 13th November 2024 Baroness Twycross (Labour - Life peer) Legislation - Main Chamber Subject: Football Governance Bill - second reading Football Governance Bill [HL] 2024-26 View calendar

Parliamentary Debates
Business of the House 87 speeches (9,817 words) Thursday 21st November 2024 - Commons Chamber Leader of the House Mentions: 1: Lucy Powell (LAB - Manchester Central) He will know that our Football Governance Bill is about putting fans back at the heart of football, and - Link to Speech
Business of the House 127 speeches (12,063 words) Thursday 14th November 2024 - Commons Chamber Leader of the House Mentions: 1: Lucy Powell (LAB - Manchester Central) He will be aware that we have brought to the House of Lords the strengthened Football Governance Bill - Link to Speech
Football Governance Bill [HL] 1 speech (110 words) Wednesday 13th November 2024 - Lords Chamber
Football Governance Bill [HL] 86 speeches (41,146 words) 2nd reading Wednesday 13th November 2024 - Lords Chamber Mentions: 1: Lord Bassam of Brighton (Lab - Life peer) My Lords, it is an honour and a privilege to speak in the debate on the Football Governance Bill, which - Link to Speech 2: Baroness Morris of Bolton (Con - Life peer) So, I welcome the opportunity to speak in this Second Reading of the Football Governance Bill and thank - Link to Speech 3: Lord Harlech (Con - Excepted Hereditary) The Football Governance Bill seeks to address these issues by introducing stronger financial regulations - Link to Speech
Business of the House 118 speeches (11,269 words) Thursday 24th October 2024 - Commons Chamber Leader of the House Mentions: 1: Lucy Powell (LAB - Manchester Central) on with delivering some of the things that they failed to do.For example, this morning there is the Football - Link to Speech 2: Paul Waugh (LAB - Rochdale) I welcome the introduction of a beefed up Football Governance Bill. - Link to Speech 3: Lucy Powell (LAB - Manchester Central) I am really pleased that the Football Governance Bill is being introduced in the House of Lords today - Link to Speech
Football Governance Bill [HL] 1 speech (1 words) 1st reading Thursday 24th October 2024 - Lords Chamber
Oral Answers to Questions 155 speeches (9,889 words) Thursday 17th October 2024 - Commons Chamber Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Mentions: 1: Lisa Nandy (Lab - Wigan) The Government committed in the King’s Speech to the football governance Bill and we expect to introduce - Link to Speech 2: Yuan Yang (Lab - Earley and Woodley) We desperately need the Government’s football governance Bill, which will set up a regulator to safeguard - Link to Speech 3: Lisa Nandy (Lab - Wigan) We look forward to introducing the football governance Bill without any further delay and to working - Link to Speech 4: Lisa Nandy (Lab - Wigan) The football governance Bill, which we intend to introduce shortly, will significantly advance the protection - Link to Speech
Reporting Ministerial Gifts and Hospitality 60 speeches (4,350 words) Monday 14th October 2024 - Commons Chamber Cabinet Office Mentions: 1: John Glen (Con - Salisbury) £100,000 a year from Arsenal football club, and will he now recuse himself from involvement in the football - Link to Speech
Film Industry 29 speeches (6,478 words) Thursday 10th October 2024 - Lords Chamber Mentions: 1: Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay (Con - Life peer) I welcome this Statement and I look forward to the introduction of the football governance Bill, which - Link to Speech
Sport: Team GB and ParalympicsGB 101 speeches (39,986 words) Thursday 10th October 2024 - Commons Chamber Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Mentions: 1: Matt Rodda (Lab - Reading Central) I am glad to see that the previous Government’s Football Governance Bill has been brought back by our - Link to Speech 2: Louie French (Con - Old Bexley and Sidcup) Our football clubs need clarity on when Labour will bring forward the football governance Bill, while - Link to Speech
Budget Responsibility Bill 74 speeches (32,890 words) 2nd reading Tuesday 30th July 2024 - Commons Chamber HM Treasury Mentions: 1: David Burton-Sampson (Lab - Southend West and Leigh) United, as we have also sadly seen with other clubs around the country, highlights the need for the football - Link to Speech
Immigration and Home Affairs 203 speeches (58,087 words) Tuesday 23rd July 2024 - Commons Chamber Home Office Mentions: 1: Bob Blackman (Con - Harrow East) Member for Wallasey (Dame Angela Eagle), who is on the Front Bench, will welcome my saying that the football - Link to Speech 2: Ian Byrne (Lab - Liverpool West Derby) I am also delighted to see the return of the football governance Bill, which I was proud to scrutinise - Link to Speech 3: Matt Western (Lab - Warwick and Leamington) governance Bill, the list goes on.However, it is the legislation aimed at addressing the instability - Link to Speech
King’s Speech (4th Day) 161 speeches (62,658 words) Monday 22nd July 2024 - Lords Chamber Department for Science, Innovation & Technology Mentions: 1: Lord Grantchester (Lab - Excepted Hereditary) There is so much in the gracious Speech to celebrate, and I must mention first the football governance - Link to Speech
Economy, Welfare and Public Services 151 speeches (47,061 words) Monday 22nd July 2024 - Commons Chamber HM Treasury Mentions: 1: Chi Onwurah (Lab - Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West) That is why, as the MP for St James’ Park, I welcome the football governance Bill. - Link to Speech 2: Chris Webb (Lab - Blackpool South) The football governance Bill is a step in the right direction towards returning the game to the fans - Link to Speech

Select Committee Documents
Wednesday 13th November 2024 Correspondence - Letter from Richard Gould, Chief Executive England and Wales Cricket Board, regarding the sale of The Hundred, dated 12 November 2024 Culture, Media and Sport Committee Found: The Government recently introduced the Football Governance Bill in Parliament, which the Committee has
Tuesday 5th November 2024 Correspondence - Letter from Stephanie Peacock MP, Minister for Sport, Media, Civil Society and Youth, regarding the Football Governance Bill, dated 24 October 2024 Culture, Media and Sport Committee Found: Letter from Stephanie Peacock MP, Minister for Sport, Media, Civil Society and Youth, regarding the Football

Written Answers
Football Asked by: Lord Taylor of Warwick (Non-affiliated - Life peer) Wednesday 6th November 2024 Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport: To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the risk that the Football Governance Bill could prevent England from participating in international football tournaments. Answered by Baroness Twycross - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip) The Regulator will be independent from the Government, tightly focused on the financial sustainability of the game. This is consistent with UEFA's governing principles. The FA gave evidence to the bill committee in the previous Parliament that a tightly focused bill on football governance “is not likely to present huge or significant problems” to UEFA. We have clarified the independence of the regime, by removing a clause from the previous bill requiring the Regulator to have regard to the Government’s foreign policy and trade considerations to be considered when approving takeovers.
Football: Location Asked by: Tom Hayes (Labour - Bournemouth East) Wednesday 30th October 2024 Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will make it her policy to regulate football clubs to prevent clubs being relocated away from local communities without fan approval. Answered by Stephanie Peacock - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) The Football Governance Bill was introduced to Parliament on 24 October 2024. The Bill delivers on our manifesto commitment to establish the independent football regulator and a new set of rules to protect clubs, empower fans and keep clubs at the heart of their communities. The Bill includes a requirement for clubs to seek the Regulator’s approval for a stadium sale or relocation. Clubs will not be able to relocate from their stadium unless it makes financial sense and does not compromise the heritage of the club. Clubs will also be required to consult their fans on the move, prior to the Regulator giving approval.
Football: Finance Asked by: Tom Hayes (Labour - Bournemouth East) Wednesday 30th October 2024 Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will make it her policy to prevent football club (a) grounds and (b) other assets from being sold for other uses. Answered by Stephanie Peacock - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) The Football Governance Bill was introduced to Parliament on 24 October 2024. The Bill delivers on our manifesto commitment to establish the independent football regulator and a new set of rules to protect clubs, empower fans and keep clubs at the heart of their communities. This includes a requirement for clubs to seek the Regulator’s approval for a stadium sale or relocation. The potential sale of a club’s home ground must not undermine the financial sustainability of the club. The home ground is often the most important economic and heritage asset of a club so has been given specific protections. The Regulator will assess the wider assets of a club as part of the financial regulation regime.
Football Governance Bill Asked by: Tom Hayes (Labour - Bournemouth East) Wednesday 30th October 2024 Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will take steps to include provisions on banning leveraged buyouts of football clubs in the Football Governance Bill. Answered by Stephanie Peacock - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) The Football Governance Bill was introduced to Parliament on 24 October 2024. The Bill delivers on our manifesto commitment to establish the independent football regulator and a new set of rules to protect clubs, empower fans and keep clubs at the heart of their communities. As part of the test for prospective new club owners, they will have to provide the Regulator with evidence they have sufficient financial resources to acquire a club. The Regulator will not approve a takeover if the acquiring party does not have sufficient funds and an appropriate plan to finance a club.
Football Governance Bill Asked by: Helen Grant (Conservative - Maidstone and Malling) Tuesday 29th October 2024 Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, when she plans to introduce a football governance bill. Answered by Stephanie Peacock - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) The Football Governance Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 24 October 2024. I look forward to working across the House in due course to progress the Bill through Parliament and ensure we deliver on much needed regulation for the game.
Football: Governing Bodies Asked by: Lord Taylor of Warwick (Non-affiliated - Life peer) Thursday 26th September 2024 Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport: To ask His Majesty's Government when they intend to re-introduce the Football Governance Bill. Answered by Baroness Twycross - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip) The Football Governance Bill was announced as part of the King’s Speech on 17 July 2024. We will introduce this legislation as soon as parliamentary time allows.

Written Answers

Football
Asked by: Lord Taylor of Warwick (Non-affiliated - Life peer)
Wednesday 6th November 2024

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the risk that the Football Governance Bill could prevent England from participating in international football tournaments.

Answered by Baroness Twycross - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

The Regulator will be independent from the Government, tightly focused on the financial sustainability of the game. This is consistent with UEFA's governing principles.

The FA gave evidence to the bill committee in the previous Parliament that a tightly focused bill on football governance “is not likely to present huge or significant problems” to UEFA. We have clarified the independence of the regime, by removing a clause from the previous bill requiring the Regulator to have regard to the Government’s foreign policy and trade considerations to be considered when approving takeovers.

Football: Location
Asked by: Tom Hayes (Labour - Bournemouth East)
Wednesday 30th October 2024

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will make it her policy to regulate football clubs to prevent clubs being relocated away from local communities without fan approval.

Answered by Stephanie Peacock - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport)

The Football Governance Bill was introduced to Parliament on 24 October 2024. The Bill delivers on our manifesto commitment to establish the independent football regulator and a new set of rules to protect clubs, empower fans and keep clubs at the heart of their communities.

The Bill includes a requirement for clubs to seek the Regulator’s approval for a stadium sale or relocation. Clubs will not be able to relocate from their stadium unless it makes financial sense and does not compromise the heritage of the club. Clubs will also be required to consult their fans on the move, prior to the Regulator giving approval.

Football: Finance
Asked by: Tom Hayes (Labour - Bournemouth East)
Wednesday 30th October 2024

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will make it her policy to prevent football club (a) grounds and (b) other assets from being sold for other uses.

Answered by Stephanie Peacock - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport)

This includes a requirement for clubs to seek the Regulator’s approval for a stadium sale or relocation. The potential sale of a club’s home ground must not undermine the financial sustainability of the club.

The home ground is often the most important economic and heritage asset of a club so has been given specific protections. The Regulator will assess the wider assets of a club as part of the financial regulation regime.

Football Governance Bill
Asked by: Tom Hayes (Labour - Bournemouth East)
Wednesday 30th October 2024

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will take steps to include provisions on banning leveraged buyouts of football clubs in the Football Governance Bill.

Answered by Stephanie Peacock - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport)

As part of the test for prospective new club owners, they will have to provide the Regulator with evidence they have sufficient financial resources to acquire a club. The Regulator will not approve a takeover if the acquiring party does not have sufficient funds and an appropriate plan to finance a club.

Football Governance Bill
Asked by: Helen Grant (Conservative - Maidstone and Malling)
Tuesday 29th October 2024

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, when she plans to introduce a football governance bill.

Answered by Stephanie Peacock - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport)

The Football Governance Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 24 October 2024. I look forward to working across the House in due course to progress the Bill through Parliament and ensure we deliver on much needed regulation for the game.

Football: Governing Bodies
Asked by: Lord Taylor of Warwick (Non-affiliated - Life peer)
Thursday 26th September 2024

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask His Majesty's Government when they intend to re-introduce the Football Governance Bill.

Answered by Baroness Twycross - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

The Football Governance Bill was announced as part of the King’s Speech on 17 July 2024. We will introduce this legislation as soon as parliamentary time allows.

Parliamentary Research
Football Governance Bill [HL]: HL Bill 41 of 2024–25 - LLN-2024-0060 Nov. 01 2024 Found: Football Governance Bill [HL]: HL Bill 41 of 2024–25
House of Lords: Maiden and valedictory speeches, 2022–2024 - LLN-2024-0052 Sep. 19 2024 Found: I also very much look forward to the Football Governance Bill coming to this House.
King's Speech 2024: Culture, media and sport - LLN-2024-0029 Jul. 10 2024 Found: Governance Bill was introduced by the Conservative government in the 2023–24 parliamentary session

Bills
Football Governance Bill [HL] 2024-26 Presented by Baroness Twycross (Labour - Life peer) Government Bill A bill to establish the Independent Football Regulator; to make provision for the licensing of football clubs; to make provision about the distribution of revenue received by organisers of football competitions; and for connected purposes. Lords - 40%

Bill Documents
Nov. 22 2024 HL Bill 41 Running list of amendments – 22 November 2024 Football Governance Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Football Governance Bill [HL] RUNNING LIST OF ALL AMENDMENTS IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE
Nov. 22 2024 Eighth Report of the Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee Football Governance Bill [HL] 2024-26 Select Committee report Found: Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee HL Paper 46 8th Report of Session 2024–25 Football
Nov. 22 2024 Eighth Report of the Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill 2024-26 Select Committee report Found: Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee HL Paper 46 8th Report of Session 2024–25 Football
Nov. 21 2024 HL Bill 41 Running list of amendments – 21 November 2024 Football Governance Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Football Governance Bill [HL] RUNNING LIST OF ALL AMENDMENTS IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE
Nov. 20 2024 HL Bill 41 Running list of amendments – 20 November 2024 Football Governance Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Football Governance Bill [HL] RUNNING LIST OF ALL AMENDMENTS IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE
Nov. 19 2024 HL Bill 41 Running list of amendments – 19 November 2024 Football Governance Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Football Governance Bill [HL] RUNNING LIST OF ALL AMENDMENTS IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE
Nov. 18 2024 HL Bill 41 Running list of amendments – 18 November 2024 Football Governance Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Football Governance Bill [HL] RUNNING LIST OF ALL AMENDMENTS IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE
Nov. 15 2024 HL Bill 41 Running list of amendments – 15 November 2024 Football Governance Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Football Governance Bill [HL] RUNNING LIST OF ALL AMENDMENTS IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE
Nov. 14 2024 HL Bill 41 Running list of amendments - 14 November 2024 Football Governance Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Football Governance Bill [HL] RUNNING LIST OF ALL AMENDMENTS IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE
Nov. 01 2024 Football Governance Bill [HL]: HL Bill 41 Football Governance Bill [HL] 2024-26 Briefing papers Found: Football Governance Bill [HL]: HL Bill 41
Oct. 24 2024 HL Bill 41 Explanatory Notes Football Governance Bill [HL] 2024-26 Explanatory Notes Found: HL Bill 41 –EN 59/1 FOOTBALL GOVERNANCE BILL [HL] EXPLANATORY NOTES What these notes do
Oct. 24 2024 Football Governance Bill: Delegated Powers Memorandum Football Governance Bill [HL] 2024-26 Delegated Powers Memorandum Found: Football Governance Bill: Delegated Powers Memorandum

National Audit Office
Nov. 14 2024 Regulation Overview 2023-24 (PDF) Found: Look out for: Progress of the Football Governance Bill, announced in the King’s Speech, that will introduce

Department Publications - Transparency
Thursday 31st October 2024 Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Source Page: DCMS: ministers' gifts, hospitality, travel and meetings Q1 24/25 Document: (webpage) Found: the Horserace Betting Levy Stuart Andrew 2024-04-26 Fair Game and Our Beautiful Game To discuss the Football
Thursday 29th August 2024 Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Source Page: DCMS: ministers' gifts, hospitality, travel and meetings Q4 23/24 Document: (webpage) Found: Lucy Frazer 2024-02-15 Roundtable on Football Governance with Football stakeholders To discuss the football

Department Publications - Policy paper
Friday 25th October 2024 Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Source Page: Football Governance Bill (2024): supporting documents Document: (PDF) Found: Football Governance Bill (2024): supporting documents
Friday 25th October 2024 Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Source Page: Football Governance Bill (2024): supporting documents Document: Football Governance Bill (2024): supporting documents (webpage) Found: Football Governance Bill (2024): supporting documents

Department Publications - News and Communications
Thursday 24th October 2024 Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Source Page: Strengthened Football Governance Bill launched to protect clubs and support fans Document: Strengthened Football Governance Bill launched to protect clubs and support fans (webpage) Found: Strengthened Football Governance Bill launched to protect clubs and support fans
Saturday 20th July 2024 Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Source Page: Minister for Sport's speech at the Football Supporters' Association AGM Document: Minister for Sport's speech at the Football Supporters' Association AGM (webpage) Found: The inclusion of the Football Governance Bill in the King’s Speech on Wednesday is the first step in

Non-Departmental Publications - News and Communications
Oct. 02 2024 Government Legal Department Source Page: Opening of the Legal Year 2024 Document: Opening of the Legal Year 2024 (webpage) News and Communications Found: GLD is supporting DCMS on the Football Governance Bill, which was reintroduced in the Kings’ Speech,

Non-Departmental Publications - Policy paper
Jul. 17 2024 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Source Page: King's Speech 2024: background briefing notes Document: (PDF) Policy paper Found: Governance Bill ................................ ................................ .................

Deposited Papers
Friday 1st November 2024 Source Page: I. Football Governance Bill. Memorandum from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport to the Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee.70p. II. European Convention on Human Rights memorandum. 26p. III. Regulation of English men’s professional football: Impact assessment. 76p. IV. Letter dated 24/10/2024 from Lisa Nandy MP to the Deposited Papers Clerk regarding 3 documents for deposit in the House libraries. 1p. Document: Football_Governance_Bill-ECHR_memorandum.pdf (PDF) Found: Football Governance Bill.
Friday 1st November 2024 Source Page: I. Football Governance Bill. Memorandum from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport to the Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee.70p. II. European Convention on Human Rights memorandum. 26p. III. Regulation of English men’s professional football: Impact assessment. 76p. IV. Letter dated 24/10/2024 from Lisa Nandy MP to the Deposited Papers Clerk regarding 3 documents for deposit in the House libraries. 1p. Document: HoL_Introduction_Delegated_Powers_Memorandum.pdf (PDF) Found: Football Governance Bill.
Friday 1st November 2024 Source Page: I. Football Governance Bill. Memorandum from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport to the Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee.70p. II. European Convention on Human Rights memorandum. 26p. III. Regulation of English men’s professional football: Impact assessment. 76p. IV. Letter dated 24/10/2024 from Lisa Nandy MP to the Deposited Papers Clerk regarding 3 documents for deposit in the House libraries. 1p. Document: Commitment_letter.pdf (PDF) Found: Football Governance Bill.
Friday 1st November 2024 Source Page: I. Football Governance Bill. Memorandum from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport to the Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee.70p. II. European Convention on Human Rights memorandum. 26p. III. Regulation of English men’s professional football: Impact assessment. 76p. IV. Letter dated 24/10/2024 from Lisa Nandy MP to the Deposited Papers Clerk regarding 3 documents for deposit in the House libraries. 1p. Document: Football_Governance_Bill_IA-Final_Stage-New_Policy.pdf (PDF) Found: Football Governance Bill.