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Written question asked by Catherine West (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 March 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 March 2020 (named day). It was answered by Nigel Huddleston (Conservative) on Tuesday, 17 March 2020 on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.


Football: Coronavirus

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, whether the Government has made an assessment of the potential merits of providing financial support for football league teams in the event that they play matches without fans as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.

Answer

Football clubs are the heart of local communities, they have unique social value and many with a great history.

We will continue to liaise closely with the sector as the situation develops.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
28016
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Finance Football Audiences Coronavirus
Link
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