Written Question
Wednesday 18th January 2023
Asked by:
Antony Higginbotham (Conservative - Burnley)
Question
to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to support lower league clubs with maintaining stable finances.
Answered by Stuart Andrew
- Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
The Government published its response to the recommendations made by the Independent Fan-Led Review of Football Governance in April 2022. The Government recognises the need for the long-term financial sustainability of football clubs, including those in the lower leagues. The Government will publish a White Paper on Football Governance reforms imminently, to set out our detailed plans to improve the financial stability and governance of football clubs across all leagues.
In addition, throughout the pandemic the Government offered substantial financial support to many football clubs at the National League level through the Sports Survival Package, to ensure their survival throughout the difficult period. Many clubs would have failed without that support.
Written Question
Monday 16th January 2023
Asked by:
Antony Higginbotham (Conservative - Burnley)
Question
to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to encourage more investment in the emerging blockchain gaming industry.
Answered by Julia Lopez
- Shadow Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology
The Government’s ambition is to make the UK a global hub for cryptoasset technology and investment. In April 2022, the Government set out a number of reforms which will see the regulation and aspects of tax treatment of cryptoassets evolve.
The Government is committed to supporting the growth of the UK’s games sector. As part of a wider package to support the growth of the creative industries, the Government has committed to an £8 million expansion of the UK Games Fund. The UK Games Fund will continue to provide valuable support to early-stage games development and talented graduates throughout the UK. In addition, the Video Games Tax Relief continues to make the UK one of the leading destinations in the world for making video games.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 26 Jan 2022
Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill
"My right hon. Friend is making an important point about ensuring that we have the infrastructure that we need for the 21st century, not the 20th century. But one of my constituents’ concerns—I know that the constituents of my hon. Friend the Member for Hyndburn (Sara Britcliffe) have a similar …..."Antony Higginbotham - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 18 Nov 2021
Oral Answers to Questions
"T2. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities...."Antony Higginbotham - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 18 Nov 2021
Oral Answers to Questions
"Culture and heritage are so important to our local communities, and that is particularly the case in my constituency of Burnley and Padiham. We have some real gems, like Townley Hall and Burnley Empire theatre. The latter would be a real benefit to our town centre, but it is in …..."Antony Higginbotham - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 16 Sep 2021
Oral Answers to Questions
"4. What steps the Government are taking to increase public understanding of the law among young people. ..."Antony Higginbotham - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 16 Sep 2021
Oral Answers to Questions
"Our legal system is the cornerstone of our society, so does my right hon. and learned Friend agree that we need to work with not just with schools but voluntary organisations to make sure that young people understand not just the law and our legal process, but Parliament’s role in …..."Antony Higginbotham - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 19 Apr 2021
European Football Proposal
"In forming these proposals, the six premier league clubs involved have shown no regard for the impact on clubs such as Burnley in my constituency, but also no regard for the fans who offer their unwavering loyalty season after season. I therefore welcome the Secretary of State’s announcement of a …..."Antony Higginbotham - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 18 Mar 2021
Oral Answers to Questions
" What steps his Department is taking to support the return of elite sport as covid-19 restrictions are eased. ..."Antony Higginbotham - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 18 Mar 2021
Oral Answers to Questions
"I thank my hon. Friend for that answer. He will be aware that in Burnley our local economies rely on the football club that fills hotels, restaurants and bars. While we know that getting all that back will need to be done cautiously and in line with the Prime Minister’s …..."Antony Higginbotham - View Speech
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