DIVERSITY IN THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION COMMISSION

Early day motion 577, tabled 15 October 2013 by Keith Vaz (Labour). Signed by 13 members.

That this House encourages diversity and representation of UK society and current football players in the Football Association Commission; notes that there are no ethnic minority members of the Football Association Commission; acknowledges that 25 per cent of professional football players are from an ethnic minority background; welcomes the steps that have been taken to encourage diversity in English football such as the Kick it Out racism campaign; and calls on the Football Association to ensure the Football Association Commission is diverse and representative of the UK.

Signatures by party: Labour 8, DUP 2, Independent 1, Liberal Democrat 1, Respect 1.