Government E-petition

[Andy K]

This came up on my twitter via Gareth (Thanks Gareth!)

submissions.epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/46134

While it may come to nothing, it takes a minute to complete. Certainly a worthwhile cause.

The petition is going to the DCMS and states the following

"Government cuts mean that many Local Authorities are no longer able to fund grassroots football. Fees for basic facilities are climbing to the point where ordinary people are being priced out of our national sport.

The Premier League continues to grow in popularity around the world. Domestic broadcasting rights for 2013-14 to 2015-16 have been sold for £3bn, combined with global rights the Premier League could bring in as much as £5bn over the next three seasons.

This cash boost must not be wasted on ever-increasing wages for players when grassroots football is struggling.

The Government must encourage the FA to ensure that 7.5% of money from broadcasting rights goes to fund grassroots football. If the FA and Premier League are unable to do so voluntarily the Government must be willing to take further action to make this compulsory."

[Millsy]

Prima facie it looks worthwhile but I'd be interested in the background and research as to the setting up of the petition; the Premier League do make large donations already to "grass roots football" depending on what you class as grass roots and make other funds available to lower leagues for development.

Just my personal opinion but signing a petition to give 7.5% of TV money to "grass roots football" all seems a bt vague to me and, if somehow granted, may negatively impact on other initiatives they already have in place.

Happy to be educated to the contrary!

[Andy K]

I thought along similar lines Honsec. What would be awful would be funds suddenly available for players wages at lower levels.

I've signed it as to bring attention to the possibility. Like I said, doubt it will be passed, but if it makes it float further to the top then it maybe worth it.

[Millsy]

Anyone can start an e-petition for pretty much anything so I'm always a bit wary of signing these things, old sceptic that I am!

epetitions.direct.gov.uk/

"e-petitions are an easy, personal way for you to influence government and Parliament in the UK. You can create an e-petition about anything that the government is responsible for and if it gets at least 100,000 signatures, it will be considered for debate in the House of Commons."

[Andy K]

Feb 26, 2013 17:49:31 GMT Millsy said:

Anyone can start an e-petition for pretty much anything so I'm always a bit wary of signing these things, old sceptic that I am!

epetitions.direct.gov.uk/

"e-petitions are an easy, personal way for you to influence government and Parliament in the UK. You can create an e-petition about anything that the government is responsible for and if it gets at least 100,000 signatures, it will be considered for debate in the House of Commons."

True, but at least this one has been started by a serving MP, David Crausby, Labour MP for Bolton North East