WRITTEN STATEMENTS OF OPINION TABLED ON 21/01/2013
R Signifies the Member has declared an interest
OPIN-2013-0150 Supporting the 'Safe Standing Campaign'
Raised By:
Andrew RT Davies
Bethan Jenkins
Peter Black
Ann Jones
Subscribers:
William Graham 22/01/2013
Darren Millar 22/01/2013
Llyr Huws Gruffydd 22/01/2013
Eluned Parrott 22/01/2013
Mark Drakeford 23/01/2013
Byron Davies 23/01/2013
Jocelyn Davies 23/01/2013
Elin Jones 23/01/2013
Vaughan Gething 28/01/2013
Kirsty Williams 29/01/2013
Mohammad Asghar 05/02/2013
Janet Finch-Saunders 05/02/2013
Suzy Davies 06/02/2013
Nick Ramsay 07/02/2013
Russell George 14/02/2013
Supporting the 'Safe Standing Campaign'
The National Assembly:
Notes the appetite amongst football supporters in Wales for the introduction of safe standing areas in the Premier League and Football Championship;
Recognises the role which AMs can play in lobbying the UK Government and football authorities for the introduction of safe-standing areas on a limited, trial basis;
Notes the role safe standing at football matches could play in reducing ticket prices, improving access to high-level football, enhancing spectator choice and improving atmosphere;
Recognises that safe standing is operational, popular and well-established at top-level football in Germany; as well as at many sporting events across the UK.