Football: Racism
Debate between Lord Campbell of Pittenweem and Baroness Barran(5 years, 1 month ago)
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Baroness Barran
My view is that one should always start with oneself; we can all play a part in that leadership. I hear the concern of both the noble and gallant Lord and the right reverend Prelate about what is happening more broadly in our society. I absolutely acknowledge that, but would temper it with the importance of celebrating some of the extraordinary work going on at a local level to bridge those divides, both between faith communities and across other divides. We need to keep some balance in this narrative.
Lord Campbell of Pittenweem (LD)
My Lords, to return to the point made by my noble friend Lord Addington, it is generally recognised that UEFA has been pretty spineless in dealing with incidents of this kind. Might I respectfully suggest that the Minister approach her colleague the Minister for Sport and seek a direct audience with UEFA senior officials to encourage them to take exactly the kind of approach to incidents of this kind which public opinion in this country undoubtedly deserves?
Baroness Barran
My understanding is that my honourable friend the Minister is writing or has written to UEFA and is open to a meeting if that is what is requested.