Previously called Standing Committees, Public Bill Commitees study proposed legislation (Bills) in detail, debating each clause and reporting any amendments to the Commons for further debate.
There are at least 16 MPs on a Committee, and the proportion of parties reflects the House of Commons, so the government always has a majority.
[Sir Jeremy Wright in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment 95, in clause 1, page 1, line 4, leave out subsection (1) and insert— “(1) The purpose of this Act is to protect the financial sustainability and success of...
I beg to move amendment 132, in clause 2, page 2, line 31, leave out subsection (3) and insert— “(3) For the purposes of this Act a ‘specified competition’ includes—...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment 117, schedule 2, page 87, line 12, at end insert— “3A Any political interests of, and political donations made by, the prospective chair of the Board, must all...
[Sir Jeremy Wright in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment 1, in clause 6, page 5, line 14, at end insert— “(d) to ensure that the care and support of those who have developed neurodegenerative conditions linked to...
[Karl Turner in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment 97, in clause 7, page 5, line 27, at end insert— “(d) conflicts with any regulations or rules of international football governing bodies, including FIFA and...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment 2, in clause 10, page 7, line 6, at end insert— “(d) an assessment of any existing and effective financial distribution agreement against the principles set...
[Dawn Butler in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment 9, in clause 10, page 7, line 8, leave out “18” and insert “12”. This amendment would require the first State of the Game Report to be published...
I beg to move amendment 113, in clause 11, page 7, line 41, at end insert— “(7) No football governance statement may have effect unless approved by resolution of both Houses of...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Amendment proposed: 122, page 9, line 3, at end insert— “(aa) the impact that the IFR’s activities have had on the price of match tickets, and”— This amendment would...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment 99, in clause 16, page 10, line 10, leave out subsection (c). This amendment prevents the IFR from requiring information from clubs in the other than the personnel...
I beg to move amendment 101, in clause 17, page 11, line 27, leave out subsection (9) and insert— “(9) The IFR must make the decision whether to grant a regulated club a provisional...
[Sir Jeremy Wright in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment 14, in schedule 4, page 98, line 20, at end insert— “(d) the home ground threshold requirement (see paragraph 4A)” See explanatory statement for...
I beg to move amendment 106, in clause 19, page 13, line 19, at end insert— “(c) inviting the club to make representations about the proposed revocation, and (d) specifying the means...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment 7, in schedule 5, page 100, line 19, at end insert “(e) an enforcement condition.” See explanatory statement for Amendment 8.
[Karl Turner in the Chair]
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment 107, in clause 22, page 14, line 35, leave out subsection (a). This amendment prevents the IFR from being able to set licence conditions relating to internal controls.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment 75, in clause 26, page 19, line 20, at end insert— “(c) respects and promotes the protection of human rights and prevents modern slavery (as set out in section...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
[Dawn Butler in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment 110, in clause 37, page 28, line 28, at end insert— “(fa) whether the individual is a member of a proscribed organisation as per section (3) and schedule (2)...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment 94, in clause 43, page 34, line 38, at end insert— “(e) following the revocation by the IFR of the club’s operating licence under clause 19 or under...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment 87, in clause 46, page 38, line 26, leave out first “home ground” and insert “specified properties”.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
[Dawn Butler in the Chair]
Question (this day) again proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment 91, in clause 48, page 40, line 18, at end insert— “(e) if the arrangements would represent a significant upheaval of the connection between the fans of a club...
I beg to move amendment 140, in clause 49, page 40, line 31, at end insert— “(1A) A regulated club must notify the IFR if it is considering making any material changes under...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment 133, in clause 53, page 42, line 3, at end insert— “(1A) But the IFR may not require a club with fewer than 10 full time equivalent employees to pay the IFR a...
I beg to move amendment 102, in clause 54, page 44, line 7, leave out subsection (2). This amendment would remove the ability for the IFR not to consult on changes to the levy rules if the IFR...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment 76, in clause 56, page 45, line 39, after “organisers” insert “or by a regulated club”.
[Sir Jeremy Wright in the Chair]
Amendment made: 29, in clause 57, page 47, line 12, leave out “the application relates” and insert— “the question or questions for resolution mentioned in subsection (1)...
Amendments made: 30, in clause 58, page 48, line 7, at end insert— “(za) set out details of the question or questions for resolution mentioned in section 57(1) to which it is intended...
Amendments made: 36, in clause 59, page 48, line 33, leave out “the qualifying football season or seasons” and insert “one or more of the questions for resolution”. This...
Amendments made: 49, in clause 60, page 50, line 4, after “resolution” insert “set out in a notice under section 59(5)(b)(zi)”. This amendment clarifies that the question...
I beg to move amendment 3, in clause 61, page 50, line 40, leave out “require any final proposal to be accompanied by supporting evidence” and insert “require any final proposal...
I beg to move amendment 125, in clause 62, page 51, line 35, leave out subsection (1)(c).
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Amendment made: 54, in clause 64, page 54, line 18, leave out “62(8)(b)” and insert “(Distribution orders)(10)(b)”. —(Stephanie Peacock.) This amendment is...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Amendment made: 65, in schedule 8, page 109, line 14, leave out “a period of three months” and insert “so long as is necessary in all the circumstances”.—(Stephanie...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
[Karl Turner in the Chair]
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Amendments made: 66, in schedule 10, page 120, line 17, column 1, leave out “not to trigger” and insert “to trigger, or not to trigger,”. This amendment includes a...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment 127, in clause 91, page 74, line 24, leave out subsection (3)(iii).
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment 11, in clause 92, page 75, line 17, after “functions” insert “or give rise to the perception that said person’s functions have been prejudicially...
Amendment made: 73, in schedule 11, page 123, line 4, column 2, leave out “62(3)” and insert “(Distribution orders)(9)”.—(Stephanie Peacock.) This amendment is...
I beg to move amendment 55, in clause 94, page 76, line 14, leave out from “to” to end of line 15 and insert “— (a) a provision of this Act which requires the IFR to...
Offences by officers of clubs and bodies corporate
Review of Act
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment 60, in clause 101, page 80, line 11, leave out subsection (2). This amendment would remove the privilege amendment inserted by the Lords.
“(1) This section applies where mediation under section 60 comes to an end by virtue of the occurrence of an event within section 60(6)(b), (c) or (d). (2) As soon as reasonably practicable...
“(1) This section applies where the IFR has given a notice under section (Proposal stage)(9). (2) Before the end of the period of 60 days beginning with the day on which the notice under...
“A regulated club or English football competition must not promote or engage in advertising or sponsorship related to gambling.”— This new clause prevents regulated clubs and...
“(1) The Independent Football Regulator must require that every season— (a) at least ten Premier League football matches, (b) the League Cup Final, and (c) the Championship, League...
“(1) A licensed club must, as a condition of holding a licence under section 15, issue a non-transferable golden share to a recognised Supporters’ Trust or equivalent democratic fan...
“(1) Where any of the following assets belong to a regulated club, the asset must not be removed from the club’s ownership or used as collateral for a secured loan— (a) any...
“(1) A regulated club must not stage any home fixture in a competitive match at a venue outside the United Kingdom without the approval of the IFR. (2) The IFR may only grant approval under...
“If the Department for Culture Media and Sport is abolished, or its functions in relation to football substantially relocated, the Government must automatically review the suitability of...
“(1) The Secretary of State must publish any correspondence received by the Secretary of State from the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and the Union of...
“Within one year of the passing of this Act the Secretary of State must consult on lifting the ban on consuming alcohol in view of the pitch in the top five tiers of the men’s game in...
“Within one year of the passing of this Act the Secretary of State must review how to improve the welfare of football players. This review should include consideration of— (a)...
(1) Within 6 months of the passing of this Act the IFR must conduct a consultation on changes to kick off times in English football. (2) The consultation must consider— (a) the availability...
(1) As a condition of purchase of a regulated club the new owner may, if required by the IFR, pay an amount equal to the club's quarterly forecast expenditure into an emergency fund (referred to...
“(1) The IFR must take steps to encourage regulated clubs to invest in youth and community projects. (2) The IFR must, in pursuance of the duty in subsection (1), at least once a year...
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