Written question asked by Ian Mearns (Labour) on Thursday, 17 December 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 January 2021 (named day). It was answered by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Monday, 11 January 2021 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Saudi Arabia: Newcastle United FC
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 9 December 2020 to Question 124724 on Saudi Arabia: Newcastle United Football Club, on what grounds the English Premier League requested (a) advice, (b) intervention and (c) a meeting with officials from his Department.
- Answer
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This is a matter for the English Premier League. FCDO officials held virtual meetings with the Premier League following a request by the latter. FCDO officials were clear, in their communication with the English Premier League, that any prospective takeover of Newcastle United was a matter for the two parties concerned. FCDO officials routinely meet UK businesses at their request.
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- 131237
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- 2019-21
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- Takeovers Saudi Arabia Newcastle United FC
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