Member

I understand that other noble Lords, as well as the Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee, have raised concerns over the power to specify competitions. In relation to this question of secondary powers, the Government hugely respect the concerns of the committee and noble Lords. We completely recognise the importance of clarity and certainty for the industry. The football industry is unique in that the definition of the market and the scope of regulation are not straightforward. This is why the regulated population must be defined by reference to the leagues in scope, which are subject to change.