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Football: Governing Bodies

Commons · Question 34404 · Tabled 27 Feb 2025 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 7 Mar 2025

Question

Asked by Chris Bloore

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether the Football Governance Code will stipulate requirements for independent directors to be included in a club's governance structure.

Answer

Answered by Stephanie Peacock, 7 Mar 2025

It will be the responsibility of the Independent Football Regulator to determine the key elements of the Football Governance Code, including whether independent directors should be included. The drafting of the Football Governance Code will be done in con...