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Asked by Luke TaylorLiberal DemocratDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 22 January 2025UIN 24315

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to help make lower league football clubs more financially viable.

Answered by Stephanie Peacock

The Government introduced a strengthened Football Governance Bill in October 2024, establishing an independent regulator and a new set of rules to protect clubs, empower fans and keep clubs at the heart of their communities. The Regulator will protect and promote the long term financial sustainability of the game.

The legislation is progressing and the Bill concluded its Committee Stage in the other place on 15 January.

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