STORY
Members of the House of Lords have debated the Sporting Events Bill at second reading. The legislation is intended to give the UK Government and devolved administrations a legal framework to fund and deliver major sporting events.
The Bill is linked to future events including Euro 2028 and support for the bid to host the 2035 Women’s World Cup. Peers used the debate to raise concerns and discuss areas where amendments may be needed.
Baroness Twycross opened the debate for the Government and responded to contributions from members including Lord Addington, Baroness Davies of Devonport and Baroness Grey-Thompson. Committee stage has been scheduled for 22 June.