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Football: Directors and Ownership

Commons · Question 75150 · Tabled 4 Sep 2025 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 15 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Andrew Snowden

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether the Independent Football Regulator will have the power to retrospectively investigate incumbent owners or directors in instances where new information comes to light after their appointme

Answer

Answered by Stephanie Peacock, 15 Sep 2025

The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) will have the ability to test incumbent owners and officers where it has grounds for concern over their suitability. If an incumbent owner or officer is found to be unsuitable, the IFR has a strong suite of powers ...