Member

I turn to Amendments 233 and 234. The safeguarding of football heritage will be a key priority of the regulator and there are a number of provisions in the Bill to uphold this key objective. That is why, in the case of a home ground relocation, the Bill requires clubs to consult their fans and have regard to those views on a proposed relocation. It is also why the regulator will determine whether there is significant harm to club heritage. However, this is not a binary decision and, in a lot of cases, will require a holistic approach and for the regulator to consider a number of factors, not just the views of current fans. We would expect the regulator to engage and consult the fans of the club, as it would be necessary to do so to ascertain the impact on club heritage.