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

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, whether he has had discussions with the (a) Premier and (b) Football Leagues on improving the gender balance among its Chief Executives; and if he will make a statement.

No such discussions have taken place. The Premier League and English Football League are private companies, wholly owned by their member clubs. It is entirely up to the boards of those organisations whom they appoint to the role of Chief Executive. Sports organisations are aware of the importance of good governance and more diversity into leadership positions can only be good for the sport.