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Proposed amendments

46 amendments across 18 provisions

New clauses & schedules 10

New Clause 1#10014769No decisionNew clause / schedule
Amendment text
To move the following Clause—
“Reporting requirement (women’s football)

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc21
Marshalled no.
NC1
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 2#10014791No decisionNew clause / schedule
Amendment text
To move the following Clause—
“Heritage of English football to cover league and existing cup competitions

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc37
Marshalled no.
NC2
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 3#10014794No decisionNew clause / schedule
Amendment text
To move the following Clause—
“Owner’s commitment to future use of a club’s football ground

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc38
Marshalled no.
NC3
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 4#10014789No decisionNew clause / schedule
Amendment text
To move the following Clause—
“State of the Game report and regulator’s trigger of revenue distribution process

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc39
Marshalled no.
NC4
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 5#10014843No decisionNew clause / schedule
Amendment text
To move the following Clause—
“Use of revenue from IFR imposed fines for investment in grassroots football

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc40
Marshalled no.
NC5
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 6#10014842No decisionNew clause / schedule
Amendment text
To move the following Clause—
““Financial Distribution Committee

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc41
Marshalled no.
NC6
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 7#10014846No decisionNew clause / schedule
Amendment text
To move the following Clause—
“Approval of distribution agreements by the IFR

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc42
Marshalled no.
NC7
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 8#10014844No decisionNew clause / schedule
Amendment text
To move the following Clause—
“Support to clubs

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc49
Marshalled no.
NC8
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 9#10014867No decisionNew clause / schedule
Amendment text
To move the following Clause—
“Funding for grassroots football

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc52
Marshalled no.
NC9
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 10#10014909No decisionNew clause / schedule
Amendment text
To move the following Clause—
“Duty on competition organiser not to arrange matches away from home grounds

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc53
Marshalled no.
NC10
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced

Clause 8 3

Amendment 2#10014768WithdrawnAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 8, page 5, line 33, at end insert—
“(iv) supporters and supporters’ organisations”
Stage
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Clause
8
Page
5
Line
33
Draft ref
hoc14
Marshalled no.
2
Decision
This amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 8
Amendment 9#10014754Negatived on divisionAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 8, page 5, line 33, at end insert—
“(iv) football fans,
Stage
Committee stage
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EditBillBody
Clause
8
Page
5
Line
33
Draft ref
hoc22
Marshalled no.
9
Decision
This amendment was debated and rejected, following a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 8
Amendment 20#10014755Not calledAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 8, page 5, line 33, at end insert—
“(iv) representatives of major club employee groups such as player or staff unions.”
Stage
Committee stage
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Clause
8
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5
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33
Draft ref
hoc23
Marshalled no.
20
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 8

Clause 10 2

Amendment 10#10014756WithdrawnAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 10, page 6, line 24, at end insert—
“(2A) A state of the game report must, notwithstanding whether any women’s football competitions have been specified, consider the state of women’s football in England.”
Stage
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Clause
10
Page
6
Line
24
Draft ref
hoc26
Marshalled no.
10
Decision
This amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 10
Amendment 11#10014762Negatived on divisionAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 10, page 6, line 21, at end insert—
“(ba) an evaluation of the potential impact of ticket pricing and kick off times on fans and make recommendations in accordance with that evaluation.”
Stage
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Clause
10
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6
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21
Draft ref
hoc27
Marshalled no.
11
Decision
This amendment was debated and rejected, following a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 10

Clause 32 1

Amendment 12#10014765WithdrawnAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 32, page 24, line 2, at end insert—
“(2A) A determination period as specified in subsection (2) should have an end date which is as soon as is reasonably practicable.”
Stage
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Clause
32
Page
24
Line
2
Draft ref
hoc28
Marshalled no.
12
Decision
This amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 32

Clause 37 1

Amendment 1#10014575WithdrawnAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 37, page 27, line 30, leave out “must” and insert “may”
Stage
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Clause
37
Page
27
Line
30
Draft ref
hoc12
Marshalled no.
1
Decision
This amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 37

Clause 45 3

Amendment 13#10014757Negatived on divisionAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 45, page 37, line 15, at end insert—
“(aa) professional football players,”
Stage
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Type
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Clause
45
Page
37
Line
15
Draft ref
hoc29
Marshalled no.
13
Decision
This amendment was debated and rejected, following a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 45
Amendment 21#10014758WithdrawnAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 45, page 37, line 11, leave out from “fans” to “about” in line 12 and insert “players and staff of regulated clubs in England and Wales”
Stage
Committee stage
Type
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Clause
45
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37
Line
11
Draft ref
hoc24
Marshalled no.
21
Decision
This amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 45
Amendment 22#10014763Not calledAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 45, page 37, line 12, after “competition” insert “and the full impacts of such a decision”
Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
45
Page
37
Line
12
Draft ref
hoc25
Marshalled no.
22
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 45

Clause 46 1

Amendment 3#10014770WithdrawnAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 46, page 38, line 15, at end insert—
“(6A) Before the IFR grants an approval under subsection 6 it must—

The Bills API publishes only the tabling instruction here, not the inserted text itself — the full wording is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage
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Clause
46
Page
38
Line
15
Draft ref
hoc15
Marshalled no.
3
Decision
This amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 46

Clause 48 2

Amendment 29#10014845Not calledAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 48, page 39, line 20, at end insert—
“(4A) A regulated club must take reasonable steps to establish that the majority of the club’s fans in England and Wales do not consider the arrangements to constitute significant harm to the heritage of the club under subsection 4(b).”
Stage
Committee stage
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Clause
48
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39
Line
20
Draft ref
hoc47
Marshalled no.
29
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 48
Amendment 33#10014912Not selectedAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 48, page 39, line 20, at end insert—
“(c) has the approval of UK-based supporters.”
Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
48
Page
39
Line
20
Draft ref
hoc54
Marshalled no.
33
Decision
This amendment was not chosen for debate by the Chair/Speaker.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 48

Clause 52 1

Amendment 30#10014847WithdrawnAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 52, page 42, line 28, at end insert—
“(9A) The starting point for calculation of the levy payment under subsection (9) applicable to a particular club shall be a percentage of its annual revenue.”
Stage
Committee stage
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EditBillBody
Clause
52
Page
42
Line
28
Draft ref
hoc48
Marshalled no.
30
Decision
This amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 52

Clause 54 1

Amendment 23#10014790AgreedAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 54, page 43, line 29, leave out “23” and insert “24”
Stage
Committee stage
Type
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Clause
54
Page
43
Line
29
Draft ref
opc4
Marshalled no.
23
Decision
This amendment was agreed to.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 54

Clause 55 4

Amendment 27#10014795WithdrawnRemoves provision
Amendment text
Clause 55, page 45, line 1, eave out paragraph (b)
Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
55
Page
45
Line
1
Draft ref
hoc36
Marshalled no.
27
Decision
This amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 55
Amendment 31#10014868Negatived on divisionAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 55, page 45, line 3, at end insert—
“unless the IFR specifies otherwise in rules.
Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
55
Page
45
Line
3
Draft ref
hoc50
Marshalled no.
31
Decision
This amendment was debated and rejected, following a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 55
Amendment 34#10014908Not selectedAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 55, page 44, line 37, leave out paragraph (ii) and insert—
“(ii) revenue received by the competition organiser or directly by licensed Clubs in that competition, and”
Stage
Committee stage
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EditBillBody
Clause
55
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44
Line
37
Draft ref
hoc55
Marshalled no.
34
Decision
This amendment was not chosen for debate by the Chair/Speaker.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 55
Amendment 35#10014911Not selectedRemoves provision
Amendment text
Clause 55, page 44, line 30, leave out “by a specified competition organiser”
Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
55
Page
44
Line
30
Draft ref
hoc56
Marshalled no.
35
Decision
This amendment was not chosen for debate by the Chair/Speaker.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 55

Clause 65 1

Amendment 24#10014788No decisionAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 65, page 54, line 12, after “IFR” insert “may”
Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
65
Page
54
Line
12
Draft ref
opc5
Marshalled no.
24
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 65

Clause 90 1

Amendment 25#10014793No decisionAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 90, page 71, line 12, leave out “55(2)(b)” and insert “55(2)(a)(ii)”
Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
90
Page
71
Line
12
Draft ref
opc6
Marshalled no.
25
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 90

Clause 94 1

Amendment 32#10014866No decisionRemoves provision
Amendment text
Page 73, line 14, leave out Clause 94
Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
94
Page
73
Line
14
Draft ref
hoc51
Marshalled no.
32
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 94

Schedule 2 3

Amendment 14#10014752WithdrawnAmends text
Amendment text
Schedule 2, page 82, line 20, leave out “is satisfied” and insert “has ensured”
Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Schedule
2
Page
82
Line
20
Draft ref
hoc30
Marshalled no.
14
Decision
This amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Schedule 2
Amendment 15#10014760Not calledAmends text
Amendment text
Schedule 2, page 82, line 20, at end insert—
“(1A) A person appointed to the board must declare any interests they consider might give rise to a conflict of interests or the perception or a conflict of interests.”
Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Schedule
2
Page
82
Line
20
Draft ref
hoc31
Marshalled no.
15
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Schedule 2
Amendment 28#10014841Not selectedAmends text
Amendment text
Schedule 2, page 82, line 29, at end insert—
“(5) A person who fulfils any of the following non-exhaustive list of criteria shall, for the purposes of paragraph 7(1), have a conflict of interest if they are—

The Bills API publishes only the tabling instruction here, not the inserted text itself — the full wording is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Schedule
2
Page
82
Line
29
Draft ref
hoc46
Marshalled no.
28
Decision
This amendment was not chosen for debate by the Chair/Speaker.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Schedule 2

Schedule 4 7

Amendment 4#10014759WithdrawnAmends text
Amendment text
Schedule 4, page 93, line 3, leave out from “has” to end of line 6 and insert—
“(a) adequate means by which to consult its fans about relevant matters, and
Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Schedule
4
Page
93
Line
3
Draft ref
hoc16
Marshalled no.
4
Decision
This amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Schedule 4
Amendment 5#10014771Not calledAmends text
Amendment text
Schedule 4, page 93, line 17, at end insert—
“(4) The club’s establishment and continued delivery of such fan engagement must be independently assessed ahead of it being awarded a full operating licence and in the event of the breach of relevant licence conditions or provisions of this Act.”
Stage
Committee stage
Type
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Schedule
4
Page
93
Line
17
Draft ref
hoc17
Marshalled no.
5
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Schedule 4
Amendment 6#10014767Not calledAmends text
Amendment text
Schedule 4, page 93, line 10, after “issues” insert “including ticket pricing”
Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Schedule
4
Page
93
Line
10
Draft ref
hoc18
Marshalled no.
6
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Schedule 4
Amendment 8#10014761Not calledAmends text
Amendment text
Schedule 4, page 93, line 4, after “matters,” insert—
“including any proposal by the club
Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Schedule
4
Page
93
Line
4
Draft ref
hoc20
Marshalled no.
8
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Schedule 4
Amendment 16#10014751Not calledAmends text
Amendment text
Schedule 4, page 93, line 4, leave out “consults” and insert “has structures and processes for effective engagement and consultation with”
Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Schedule
4
Page
93
Line
4
Draft ref
hoc32
Marshalled no.
16
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Schedule 4
Amendment 17#10014772Negatived on divisionAmends text
Amendment text
Schedule 4, page 93, line 12, at end insert—
“(2A) The IFR must—

The Bills API publishes only the tabling instruction here, not the inserted text itself — the full wording is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Schedule
4
Page
93
Line
12
Draft ref
hoc33
Marshalled no.
17
Decision
This amendment was debated and rejected, following a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Schedule 4
Amendment 18#10014764Not calledAmends text
Amendment text
Schedule 4, page 93, line 12, at end insert—
“(f) match ticket prices and kick-off times”
Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Schedule
4
Page
93
Line
12
Draft ref
hoc34
Marshalled no.
18
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Schedule 4

Schedule 5 3

Amendment 7#10014753Not calledAmends text
Amendment text
Schedule 5, page 95, line 40, at end insert—
“(3) “Persons selected as representing the views of the club’s fans should be appointed through a process that is democratic and independent of club control.
Stage
Committee stage
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Schedule
5
Page
95
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40
Draft ref
hoc19
Marshalled no.
7
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Schedule 5
Amendment 19#10014766Not calledAmends text
Amendment text
Schedule 5, page 95, line 36, at end insert—
“8A Where a club’s fans have established legally registered Supporters Trusts, clubs must have regard to whether these bodies should become the appropriate representation in its fan consultation process under paragraph (8).”
Stage
Committee stage
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Schedule
5
Page
95
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36
Draft ref
hoc35
Marshalled no.
19
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Schedule 5
Amendment 36#10014910Not selectedAmends text
Amendment text
Schedule 5, page 95, line 22, at end insert—
“(c) must include in its Code a requirement that clubs in the Premier League and Championship appoint two independent non-executive directors following the principles in the more recent version of the UK Corporate Governance Code issued by the Financial Report Council.”
Stage
Committee stage
Type
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Schedule
5
Page
95
Line
22
Draft ref
hoc57
Marshalled no.
36
Decision
This amendment was not chosen for debate by the Chair/Speaker.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Schedule 5

Schedule 7 1

Amendment 26#10014792No decisionAmends text
Amendment text
Schedule 7, page 100, line 4, leave out “23” and insert “24”
Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Schedule
7
Page
100
Line
4
Draft ref
opc7
Marshalled no.
26
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Schedule 7