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Lord Foulkes of Cumnock

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Arrangement of Business
Tuesday 19th May 2020

(4 years, 6 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Fowler Portrait The Lord Speaker
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We will go on just for a minute. I call the noble Lord, Lord Foulkes of Cumnock.

Lord Foulkes of Cumnock Portrait Lord Foulkes of Cumnock (Lab Co-op)
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My Lords, I know that sport is devolved but international relations are reserved to the UK Government, so will they make representations to UEFA to investigate why the Scottish Premier League is not carrying out its clear instructions to complete the top-tier domestic competition? It is flouting what UEFA has recommended.

Baroness Barran Portrait Baroness Barran
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My understanding is that it is up to the Scottish Premier League to agree with its member clubs the way forward, taking into account the particular opportunities and challenges that they face.

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