Member

A number of other noble Lords raised whether the scope should appear clearly in the Bill. We understand the importance of clarity and certainty for the industry. The football industry is unique in that the definition of the market in scope of regulation is not straightforward. This is why the regulated population must be defined by reference to the leagues in scope, which are subject to change. If there is a change in the market, as there was in 1992 when the First Division became the Premier League, the regime needs to be able to adjust so that its scope remains relevant. In such a scenario, failing to amend the scope in a timely fashion could result in the legislation becoming ineffectual and the regulator being undermined.