Member

The noble Lord, Lord Parkinson, revisited a number of issues that were raised during the debate on the UQ in your Lordships’ House yesterday. It was discussed at length in the House only yesterday and in the other place last week. I do not have a lot further to add, beyond reiterating that it is clear that David Kogan is the outstanding candidate for this role. He has a wealth of expertise from the sport and media industries, having worked across a number of high-profile governing bodies, competition organisers and major media corporations. The plight of clubs, including Sheffield Wednesday, shows why the Government were right to establish the IFR, and it is beyond time that we let the IFR get on with the job, with David Kogan as chair.