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Football: Regulation

Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 8 December 2025UIN 96189

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether the Prime Minister plans to recuse himself from the appointments process for non-executive board members of the independent football regulator.

Answered by Stephanie Peacock

The Football Governance Act 2025 is clear that decisions regarding the appointment of Non-Executive Members of the Independent Football Regulator are made by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport.

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