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Written question asked by Stephanie Peacock (Labour) on Wednesday, 7 February 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 February 2024. It was answered by Stuart Andrew (Conservative) on Thursday, 22 February 2024 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Football: Women

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to her Department's policy paper entitled Government response to independent review: reframing the opportunity in women’s football, published on 4 December 2023, whether she plans to publish the outcomes of meetings of the implementation group; and whether she plans to chair those meetings.

Answer

We remain committed to hosting the initial implementation group meetings in March and July 2024 as set out in the Government response to the Review of Women’s Football. The Secretary of State will chair the first meeting of the implementation group in March 2024 and future meetings will be chaired by either the Secretary of State or Minister for Sport. We will work with stakeholders to ensure both the meeting format and frequency are appropriate. Minutes summarising actions and outcomes will be published on GOV.UK.

I recently met with Nikki Doucet, the Chief Executive of NewCo to congratulate her on her appointment and to hear more about the establishment of NewCo and next steps for the women’s game. Officials have also had regular meetings with NewCo to discuss its establishment and the Review recommendations.

We will continue to keep Ministers, Parliament and the Culture, Media and Sports Select Committee updated on progress.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
13641
Session
2023-24
Related items
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Women Football
Link
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