Lead member
Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay
Conservative, Life peer
Lords
Decision
Withdrawn
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Amendment text
Clause 1, page 2, line 1
leave out subsection (3) and insert—
“(3)
For the purposes of this Act, English football is sustainable if it—
(a)
continues to meet the needs of present fans without compromising the ability of future generations of fans to enjoy and benefit from the club, including through the club continuing to operate a team in club competitions, in a way that represents the unique heritage of the club as recognised by its fans, and respects the interests of these fans;
(b)
continues to contribute to the economic and social welfare of the communities with which regulated clubs are associated, including, but not limited to, direct or indirect positive effects on the income of local businesses, cultural enrichment, or the reputation of the local area.”
Member's explanatory statement
This amendment intends to create a more precise definition of the sustainability of English football.