Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Lord Stratford (Labour), on Tuesday, 14 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 26 members in total.

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STATUTORY FOOTBALL COMMISSION

That this House believes that no FA, Premier or Nationwide League club, whether publicly or privately owned, should have its ownership transferred until the proposed new owners have fully complied with bona fide tests in respect of personal and financial background, resource availability and future plans for club development; further believes that a football commission should be established with statutory powers to oversee any takeover, intervening where necessary and with its membership drawn from Government, the football authorities, the Professional Footballers Association and supporters; proposes that the Football Commission should have power to require any proposed owners to lodge surety bonds and that the Commission's funding should be by way of levy on broadcasting and merchandising rights; and calls upon Her Majesty's Government to introduce the necessary primary legislation as soon as possible.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

STATUTORY FOOTBALL COMMISSION (1739A1)

The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Harry Barnes (primary, Labour) and tabled on Wednesday, 15 October 2003. It has been signed by 1 members in total.

Line 11, at end add 'or, as an alternative, to re-introduce, on a strengthened basis, 'public interest' legislation.'

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

1739 

1739A1 

Session

2002-03

Subjects

Clubs Football Regulation Sports Takeovers

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk