Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Laurence Robertson and Christian Wakeford

Thursday 16th November 2023 Commons Chamber

[Mr Laurence Robertson (Tewkesbury) (Con)]

6. When she plans to appoint an independent football regulator.

[Christian Wakeford (Bury South) (Lab)]

9. What her planned timetable is for establishing an independent regulator for English football.

[The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (Lucy Frazer)]

The Government remain committed to putting fans at the heart of football and to ensuring that the game has a sustainable financial future. The football governance Bill was included in the King’s Speech, and we intend to work closely with the Football Association, the leagues and fan associations to build the best independent regulator possible.