Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Joseph Ashton (Labour), on Monday, 22 May 2000, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 134 members in total.

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FOOTBALL TRUST AND THE FOOTBALL FOUNDATION

That this House congratulates the Football Trust for its huge achievements, notably in helping professional clubs to implement the recommendations of the Taylor Report and to bring about the transformation of football grounds, providing venues that saw England host Euro 96 and which would be ready to host the World Cup Finals in 2006; notes that after investing ??400 million in the national game at all levels over the past 25 years the Football Trust is being wound up; welcomes the setting up of the Football Foundation as its successor body; and wishes the Foundation every success with its important work on grassroots football, community initiatives and ground improvements.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

FOOTBALL TRUST AND THE FOOTBALL FOUNDATION (770A1)

The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Bob Russell (primary, Liberal Democrat) and tabled on Monday, 22 May 2000. It has been signed by 4 members in total.

after first 'up', insert ',but further notes that this sum is less than the cost of the new Wembley Stadium;'.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

770 

770A1 

Session

1999-00

Subjects

Football Football Foundation Football Trust

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk