Debates between Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay and Lord Hunt of Wirral during the 2019 Parliament

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Football: Abuse and Violence

Debate between Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay and Lord Hunt of Wirral
Monday 12th December 2022

(1 year, 4 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay Portrait Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay (Con)
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Technology is indeed helping in football, as it is in many sports. That is a matter for the football authorities, but I will certainly reinforce the noble Lord’s point.

Lord Hunt of Wirral Portrait Lord Hunt of Wirral (Con)
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Would my noble friend like to take this opportunity to congratulate the England team on a 26-run victory over Pakistan, in circumstances where everyone respected the umpire and the way in which the cricket was played there?

Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay Portrait Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay (Con)
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I most certainly would. My noble friend makes an important point about good behaviour, which we see across a number of sporting forms.

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