THE BURNS REPORT

Early day motion 2890, tabled 31 October 2006 by Lord Foster of Bath (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 26 members.

That this House congratulates the Football Association Council on accepting the recommendations of the Burns Report; recognises the achievement of Chief Executive Brian Barwick in overseeing this process; notes the important role these implementations will play in increasing representation of the diverse interests in the game; acknowledges the increased trust and transparency that the appointment of an independent chairperson should create within the organisation; further recognises the importance of grass roots football gaining formal representation within the new structure; urges the Football Association (FA) shareholders to agree to the changes; and encourages the FA to implement the changes as swiftly and comprehensively as possible.

Signatures by party: Labour 11, Liberal Democrat 10, Conservative 5.