Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Mims Davies and Stephen Hepburn

Thursday 13th December 2018 Commons Chamber

[Mr Stephen Hepburn (Jarrow) (Lab)]

T5. Will the Government give football fans an early Christmas present by announcing their intention to sanction the introduction of safe standing at stadiums next season?

[Mims Davies]

I have already met representatives of the Sports Ground Safety Authority, and a small analysis is currently under way. This is a hot topic on my desk, and I will make further announcements in January. In respect of sports ground safety more broadly, I have asked the authority to work with those in charge of the Qatar 2022 World cup to ensure that travelling fans also have a safe experience.