Funding Arrangements For Supporters Direct

EDM number 1909 in 2010-12, proposed by Tom Greatrex on 13/06/2011.
Categorised under the topic of Sports.

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 recognise its decision.

This motion has been signed by a total of 86 MPs.