Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Suzanne Webb and Nigel Huddleston

Thursday 24th September 2020 Commons Chamber

[Nigel Huddleston]

I thank my hon. Friend for his comments: he has great expertise in this area. I mentioned earlier that we are in discussions with major sports, including football bodies. Yesterday, I wrote to the governing bodies of all major spectator sports to formally begin discussions and provide them with a contact point in DCMS. I also asked the governing bodies to provide me with details of any member clubs or associations under imminent financial threat, and will be providing more information in due course.

[Suzanne Webb (Stourbridge) (Con)]

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.