All 1 Debates between Vicky Ford and Nigel Adams

Thu 9th Jan 2020

Football Association and Bet365

Debate between Vicky Ford and Nigel Adams
Thursday 9th January 2020

(4 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Nigel Adams Portrait Nigel Adams
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The hon. Gentleman makes a very good point. We do want to see more live football on television, which makes it more accessible, but it is worth pointing out that the broader FA cup rights are worth around $169 million to the Football Association, much of which—if not most—is ploughed back into grassroots football.

Vicky Ford Portrait Vicky Ford (Chelmsford) (Con)
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Does my hon. Friend agree that all our legislation needs to be fit for purpose for the digital age, especially when it relates to online activities and their impact on health and mental health? Does he also agree that the review of the Gambling Act is not only needed, but urgently needed?

Nigel Adams Portrait Nigel Adams
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I could not agree more.