Tag: Lord Faulkner of Worcester

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Faulkner of Worcester on 2016-07-11.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have for revising the terms of reference for the Sports Grounds Safety Authority to ensure that they encompass disabled access requirements at licensed sports stadia.

Lord Ashton of Hyde

As set out in our Sports Strategy, we will enable the Sports Grounds Safety Authority to take on a more formal role in helping sports grounds reach the required standards for accessibility. We are currently in discussions with the SGSA on what role they will play in delivering accessible sports grounds.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Faulkner of Worcester on 2015-11-04.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government when they expect to determine the application for the confirmation of the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway byelaws.

Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon

I regret the delay in dealing with this matter and have asked officials to bring it to a conclusion as soon as possible.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Faulkner of Worcester on 2015-12-22.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government how they will ensure that all Premier League clubs comply with the Sports Grounds Safety Authority’s Accessible Stadia guide by August 2017, and what steps they will take to monitor progress toward that goal.

Baroness Neville-Rolfe

The Minister for Sport and her officials meet regularly with both the Premier League and the Football League and will ensure that the matter of accessible stadia and compliance with the Accessible Stadia Guide remain high on the agenda with both organisations.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Faulkner of Worcester on 2015-12-22.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what measures they are taking to encourage clubs in the Football League to comply with the Sports Grounds Safety Authority’s Accessible Stadia guide.

Baroness Neville-Rolfe

We would encourage the Football League to make a similar commitment to that made by the Premier League that all clubs in that league willcomply with the measures set out in the Accessible Stadia Guide within an agreed timescale.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Faulkner of Worcester on 2015-12-22.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government which clubs in the Premier League and Football League currently comply with the Sports Grounds Safety Authority’s Accessible Stadia guide.

Baroness Neville-Rolfe

We do not hold this information.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Faulkner of Worcester on 2015-12-22.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what role the Sports Grounds Safety Authority will play in delivering accessible sports grounds.

Baroness Neville-Rolfe

We are in discussions with the Sports Grounds Safety Authority on what role they will play in delivering accessible sports grounds.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Faulkner of Worcester on 2015-12-22.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether additional funding will be provided to Level Playing Field to provide guidance and support to Premier League clubs in reaching their targets to provide accessible facilities and services by August 2017.

Baroness Neville-Rolfe

There is no specific funding available to enable the charity Level Playing Field to provide guidance and support to Premier League clubs in reaching individual targets on accessible facilities and services.

I understand that it is a matter for individual Premier League Clubs to determine whether they use the services of Level Playing Field in order to help them reach their specific targets in providing accessible facilities and services.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Faulkner of Worcester on 2016-07-11.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have yet received a report from the Premier League on progress towards the implementation of accessible stadia guidelines by August 2017.

Lord Ashton of Hyde

Ministers expect to receive the report from the Premier League on progress by their clubs to implement the Accessible Stadia guidelines shortly. Ministers meet the football authorities regularly to discuss a variety of matters, including accessibility.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Faulkner of Worcester on 2016-07-11.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with the Premier League and the Football League about meeting disabled access guidelines at football grounds.

Lord Ashton of Hyde

Both the Minister for Disabled People and the Minister for Sport have had discussions and corresponded with both the Premier League and the Football League about improving accessibility at football stadia. The Minister for Sport is meeting the Premier League soon to discuss a range of topics including accessibility and progress with their work plan.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Faulkner of Worcester on 2016-07-11.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with the governing bodies of sports other than football about meeting disabled access guidelines at sports stadia.

Lord Ashton of Hyde

Ministerial meetings have taken place with the Rugby Football Union and at official level with the Rugby Union Premier League on accessibility. Ministers are aware that there is both good and bad practice on stadium accessibility across a range of other sports. Ministers expect all sports, and all clubs, whose grounds do not make the reasonable adjustments to accommodate disabled spectators as set out in the Equality Act 2010 to take action to fulfil this legal obligation.