That this House recognises the growing participation of women and girls in football and the need for better accessibility to appropriate footwear; notes with concern that while female football boots can be purchased online from major retailers, there is often a very restricted range and a general absence from high street stores; highlights that many high street shops do not stock football boots specifically designed for women or men's boots in sizes below size 6, making it difficult for women with smaller feet to find suitable options; acknowledges the physiological differences between male and female players and the importance of properly designed footwear to provide adequate support and performance; believes that women and girls should have the same ease of access to football boots as their male counterparts; and calls on retailers and manufacturers to improve the availability of football boots in stores to ensure all players can access appropriate footwear regardless of their size and sex.
Signatories (23)
- Helen Maguire Sponsor
- Wera Hobhouse
- Jim Shannon
- Anna Sabine
- Ben Maguire
- Liz Jarvis
- Tom Morrison
- Edward Morello
- Dr Roz Savage
- Richard Foord
- Ian Roome
- Cameron Thomas
- Jess Brown-Fuller
- Claire Young
- Victoria Collins
- Pippa Heylings
- Ellie Chowns
- Calum Miller
- Carla Denyer
- Kate Osborne
- John McDonnell
- Andrew George
- Mr Lee Dillon