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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 25 Jun 2018
Football: Safe Standing

"Thank you, Ms McDonagh. I think this is the first time I have spoken in a debate with you in the Chair, so it is a pleasure to see you in your place.

In this debate we must listen to fans, because the fans we are talking about are those …..."

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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 25 Jun 2018
Football: Safe Standing

"I’ll have another go...."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 25 Jun 2018
Football: Safe Standing

"I associate myself with the comments made earlier. The Minister is a passionate supporter of Tottenham and dedicated to football, and I know that she is passionate about it. I am sure that we all oppose those who have attacked her on social media. Does she agree that football clubs …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 21 Jun 2018
Oral Answers to Questions

"Only a few weeks ago, my hon. Friend the Member for Tooting (Dr Allin-Khan) held a meeting in the House with over 30 football supporters’ clubs, all of which unanimously called for the Government to listen to fans and introduce safe standing. Will the Government finally listen?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 21 Jun 2018
Oral Answers to Questions

"Fewer than 2% of people who have a problem with gambling receive help, yet this industry is worth £13.8 billion and only £10 million of it went into helping them. Is it not time for a levy?..."
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Written Question
Football: Sportsgrounds
Monday 11th June 2018

Asked by: Clive Efford (Labour - Eltham and Chislehurst)

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

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, when (a) he and (b) Ministers of his Department last met the Football Association to discuss safe standing at football grounds.

Answered by Tracey Crouch

An announcement will be made shortly.


Written Question
Football: Sportsgrounds
Monday 11th June 2018

Asked by: Clive Efford (Labour - Eltham and Chislehurst)

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

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, whether (a) he and (b) Ministers of his Department have received correspondence from Owen Riches on safe standing in football grounds; and whether they have met with Owen Richards to discuss that matter.

Answered by Tracey Crouch

I am grateful to all the football supporters from across the country who responded to Mr Riches’ petition. We have received and replied to correspondence from Mr Riches. An announcement on safe standing will be made shortly.


Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 17 May 2018
Gaming Machines

"I congratulate the Minister and all those Members who have fought consistently for this decision, but she, like me, will know that there is also B3 content on machines in betting shops, and reducing the stake to £2 on the B2 content means people can now lose money faster on …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 26 Apr 2018
Artificial Intelligence Sector Deal

"Artificial intelligence is coming—we cannot stand in its way—but we must enhance it to the benefit of workers in this country. In that regard, however, the statement was woefully inadequate. The companies developing AI are looking to cut their bottom lines by cutting the number of people they employ: driverless …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 22 Mar 2018
Oral Answers to Questions

"We rightly protect many major sporting events for terrestrial TV, including the forthcoming FA cup and the FIFA World cup. There is widespread concern across the House that the FIFA World cup will be exploited by Putin as a propaganda coup. What is the Minister doing with the FA, the …..."
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