FUNDING ARRANGEMENTS FOR SUPPORTERS DIRECT

Early day motion 1909, tabled 13 June 2011 by Tom Greatrex (Labour). Signed by 85 members.

That this House notes that the Premier League has declined a funding request from Supporters Direct (the national body that supports and delivers supporters' trusts); believes that this decision hindered the development of supporter involvement in running football clubs; further notes that as a result communities and supporters will be hindered in gaining a voice in the running of clubs; further notes that the Government's stated support for more fan involvement in clubs as set out in the Coalition Agreement is made more difficult; and calls on the Government to reaffirm its support for Supporters Direct and its aims by making representations to the Premier League to rescind its decision.

Signatures by party: Labour 63, Liberal Democrat 12, Conservative 6, DUP 1, Green 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.