Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Paul Williams and Paul Sweeney

Thursday 10th May 2018 Commons Chamber

[Dr Paul Williams (Stockton South) (Lab)]

2. What assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of introducing safe standing areas at football grounds in the English Premier League and Championship.

[Mr Paul Sweeney (Glasgow North East) (Lab/Co-op)]

11. What assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of introducing safe standing areas at football grounds in the English Premier League and Championship.

[The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (Tracey Crouch)]

The Government believe that all-seater stadiums are currently the best means of ensuring the safety and security of fans at designated football matches in England and Wales, but we continue to work with the Sports Grounds Safety Authority to consider advances in technology and data that may enhance the existing policy.