Member

The noble Baroness, Lady Brady, referred to what she called a lack of consultation. I am thoroughly surprised by and do not recognise this. The intended scope of the Bill is built on one of the most sound evidence bases and most extensive consultations possible. Over the past three years, there have been countless opportunities for all affected and interested parties to make representations. These include the fan-led review, the Government’s response to the fan-led review, and the White Paper. No club that has asked this Government for a meeting has not had one. Some Premier League clubs have indeed turned down invitations to meet. I met the noble Baroness myself and I attended the meeting in the summer that was referred to.