Business of the House

Sally Jameson Excerpts

Thursday 25th June 2026 Commons Chamber

[Sir Alan Campbell]

I will certainly give some thought to what the hon. Lady says, but let me knock on the head the idea that the business is light going forward. Next week, we have two days of estimates, which are the lifeblood of this place, because they allow Members to hold the Government to account for how they intend to spend taxpayers’ money. That is not light business, and there are the other measures that we are bringing forward next week. She will need to be careful in explaining to heavy goods vehicle drivers why she thinks that our improvements to their situation, and the help and support that we are giving them, is a matter of light business. However, I understand the need for decisions about investment. We will bring forward a timetable for the legislation in the usual way, but I will give some thought to what she has said.

[Sally Jameson (Doncaster Central) (Lab/Co-op)]

Doncaster Rovers are a league one football club, but the Club Doncaster Foundation is truly premier league in its outreach work. Last year, it delivered nearly £23 million of social value in Doncaster, and for every £1 invested, there was an £11.50 return through education and community impact. Does the Leader of the House agree that football clubs and their charity foundations should be celebrated for their work, and that other clubs should look to Doncaster Rovers and the Club Doncaster Foundation for best practice, on and off the pitch?

[Sir Alan Campbell]

I certainly pay tribute to Doncaster Rovers for everything that they do, and to other clubs that play an important role in their community. If clubs need to step up a little, I encourage them to look at what Doncaster Rovers are doing. It is not just about what happens on the pitch; it is about the work that they do in the wider community.