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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 20 Oct 2026
Sporting Events Bill [HL] (Second sitting)

"I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.

New clause 7 would require a review of the Government’s economic policies on the hosting of major sporting events within six months of the passage of the Bill. As the Committee should be well aware, hosting major sporting …..."

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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 20 Oct 2026
Sporting Events Bill [HL] (Second sitting)

"I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.

New clause 4 would ensure that Parliament has a proper say over the scope of restrictions being imposed, rather than leaving too much discretion in the hands of Government. It would provide a specific exemption to the advertising …..."

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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 20 Oct 2026
Sporting Events Bill [HL] (Second sitting)

"I appreciate the Minister’s comments. This is probably one of the few occasions we have not agreed today. The broader landscape for businesses that would need to be involved and to host events is extremely challenging—I am sure that her inbox is similar to mine in that regard. The introduction …..."
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 20 Oct 2026
Sporting Events Bill [HL] (Second sitting)

"I beg to ask leave to withdraw the motion.

Clause, by leave, withdrawn.

New Clause 7

Review of Government’s economic policies on the hosting of major sporting events

“Within the period of six months beginning on the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State must prepare, …..."

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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 20 Oct 2026
Sporting Events Bill [HL] (Second sitting)

"I am sympathetic to the intentions behind new clause 13, and I thank the hon. Member for West Dorset for tabling it. The new clause, as we have heard, seeks to ensure that major sporting events receiving Government financial assistance or special statutory support deliver a lasting benefit for community …..."
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 20 Oct 2026
Sporting Events Bill [HL] (Second sitting)

"On internet service providers and what the Minister has just said, how does she envisage this working for social media companies? Say that, in the middle of Euro 2028, a load of illegal black-market sites suddenly appeared. How would the Government look to enforce the legislation?..."
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 20 Oct 2026
Sporting Events Bill [HL] (Second sitting)

"I beg to move amendment 4, in clause 25, page 19, line 17, at beginning insert “Subject to subsection (4A),”...."
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 20 Oct 2026
Sporting Events Bill [HL] (Second sitting)

"I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.

New clause 8 would require the Government to publish their major sporting events strategy within three months of the passing of the Act. The new clause seeks to answer a fundamental question about why we are here: where …..."

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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 20 Oct 2026
Sporting Events Bill [HL] (Second sitting)

"I have heard the Minister and I take her at her word. I beg to ask leave to withdraw the motion.

Clause, by leave, withdrawn.

New Clause 9 

Strategy for bidding for the FIFA World Cup

“(1) The Secretary of State must, within 6 months of the passing of this …..."

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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 20 Oct 2026
Sporting Events Bill [HL] (Second sitting)

"I will declare an additional interest, given the nature of the new clause: I am also the shadow gambling Minister, and in that capacity I attend a number of events with the racing community throughout the year.

The new clause seeks to prevent gambling, advertising, marketing and sponsorship at sports …..."

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