Safe Standing Facilities in Football Stadiums

Part of 2. Questions to the Minister for International Relations and Welsh Language – in the Senedd at 2:20 pm on 5 February 2020.

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Photo of Lord Dafydd Elis-Thomas Lord Dafydd Elis-Thomas Independent 2:20, 5 February 2020

Of course, we follow closely the developments in this area in the sports department in the UK Government, but my understanding is that the current regime ensures that the Sports Grounds Safety Authority, as the licensing authority, is responsible for admitting spectators to football grounds, which include all in the FA, Premier League and the English football league along with Wembley and Principality stadiums. Clearly, where Welsh teams participate in those leagues, they are covered when they are in stadia in England; under this legislation, they will be covered.