Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has held recent discussions with the Premier League on the potential implications for his policies of foreign investment in football.

This government is pro-business, and wants to see football continue to thrive. We recognise and are proud of the Premier League’s position as the world’s foremost football league. Investment in the Premier League has been one of the key drivers behind this success.

We are establishing a new Independent Football Regulator and have engaged extensively with the Premier League as we have finalised the legislation to deliver this. This Bill will deliver sustainability for clubs which will help support continued long-term investment in the game.