Member

It therefore appears that EFL clubs do not have the same concerns that the noble Lord, Lord Jackson, has expressed to us. I simply point out that the corporate governance statement requires no more than that the club explains what action it is taking to improve equality, diversity and inclusion. As I understand it—and the Minister will say if I am wrong—it imposes no substantive requirements of any sort. It is a provision purely intended to provide information as to what a club is doing, if anything. I, for one, would be very interested to know—and I am sure many other people would be, particularly the supporters of particular clubs —what they are doing. This amendment is inappropriate, unnecessary and has no basis whatever.