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John Leech Excerpts
Thursday 30th January 2014

(10 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Helen Grant Portrait Mrs Grant
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Rest assured that we will.

John Leech Portrait Mr John Leech (Manchester, Withington) (LD)
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Whether it is financial mismanagement that results in clubs losing their grounds, or bonkers owners trying to change team names or team colours, surely it is time for parliamentary intervention to protect the rights and interests of fans.

Helen Grant Portrait Mrs Grant
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I agree to a large extent with my hon. Friend. Our hope is that football authorities will make the changes that need to be made, but if they do not, there is always the option of legislation.