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<p>This Government is dedicated to continuing the implementation of this report.</p><p>I
continue to press the football authorities for improvements in their governance of
the sport, however significant improvements have been made. For example, the FA Board
now meets Sport England governance requirements. Both the Premier League and The FA
are providing funding to the supporter groups, including the Football Supporters Federation
and Supporters Direct. All Premier League and Football League clubs are now required
to have a designated Supporter Liaison Officer and Financial Fair Play rules. These
requirements aim to improve financial stability and management across the Leagues.
The Expert Group on barriers to supporter ownership and engagement, were proposed
by Supporters Direct, and recently launched on 21 October.</p><p>Following the 2012
Downing Street summit on racism in football, The FA are also now delivering against
a whole sport Inclusion and Anti-Discrimination Plan called “Football’s for Everyone”.
This plan seeks to build equality and inclusion in football.</p><p>Lastly, I am also
pleased to note that the FA Inclusion Advisory Board reports quarterly to DCMS on
their progress.</p>
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