UEFA Euro 2020 Final
Debate between Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay and Baroness Walmsley(1 year, 4 months ago)
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Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay (Con)
My Lords, pending the outcome of the review by the Sports Grounds Safety Authority, there might be roles as stewards for Members from across your Lordships’ House, not just for my noble friend Lord Kamall.
Baroness Walmsley (LD)
My Lords, is the Minister aware that rugby fans drink a lot of beer, but you do not have problems at rugby games? Does he know why that is?
Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay (Con)
The noble Baroness makes an important point. Consumption of alcohol in a responsible manner is an important part of an enjoyable day out for many people. For other sports and lower down the leagues, it can be an important source of income for clubs. That is why we want to encourage the responsible consumption of alcohol and adherence to the law, so that everybody can enjoy a safe day out when going to a sporting match.