Member

To answer the noble Lord, Lord Moynihan, on whether Clause 5 should stand part of the Bill, we believe that Clause 5 is integral to the framework provisions within this Bill, and to delivering the requirements of major sporting event owners in relation to ticketing. The clause is designed to ensure that the period over which the ticketing provisions apply can be tailored to the requirements of different events. It does not prescribe a maximum period that the ticket touting offence can apply, as this will vary between events to ensure that the period for which the offence is enforced is proportionate to the particular sporting event. The clause also requires regulations to specify the part or parts of the United Kingdom to which the provisions apply.