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Football: Sportsgrounds

Asked by Sarah HallLabour (Co-op)Department for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 1 May 2025UIN 47957

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department plans to support the introduction of safe standing to professional football grounds.

Answered by Stephanie Peacock

‘Safe standing’ has been a licensing option for all professional football grounds currently subject to the all-seater policy since July 2022.

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