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Independent Football Regulator: Public Appointments

Asked by Ms Diane AbbottLabourDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 26 June 2026UIN 10548

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department holds information on the gender and ethnicity of applicants and shortlisted candidates for appointments to the board of the Independent Football Regulator.

Answered by Stephanie Peacock

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport monitors applicant diversity data through the Public Appointments Digital Service. This information is provided in confidence and is collected and processed in accordance with the Department's privacy notice. As it is confidential personal data, the Department is unable to release information on the gender or ethnicity of applicants or shortlisted candidates.

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