Plans have resumed to introduce an independent football regulator under the new Government.

The Football Governance Bill was initially introduced to Parliament in March but was put on hold due to the General Election.

It has now been confirmed in the King’s Speech that the Bill will be re-introduced and EFL chair Rick Parry has welcomed the announcement.

Parry hopes it can move forward into legislation “as quickly as possible” and hopes to see clubs benefit from changes such as enhanced regulation and improved financial distributions.

An official statement read: “We very much welcome the commitment outlined in today’s King’s Speech that will see the re-introduction of the Football Governance Bill early in the new Parliament.

“We stand ready to work with the Government on any outstanding matters from the original Bill and then to move it forward into legislation as quickly as possible.

“We are encouraged by the new Prime Minister’s support and an independent regulator, alongside that of the many Parliamentarians – both new and old – across the political spectrum.

“It is clear from the many conversations I have gad since the General Election result that the football pyramid matters to those inside and outside the game.

“It is a unique strength of English football and once we are ready to collectively protect through the introduction of enhanced regulation, as well as improved financial distributions, so we can continue to serve the best interests of clubs, their supporters and the communities they live in for many years to come.”

Rovers issued a statement in March backing the Football Governance Bill and CEO Steve Waggott welcomed the introduction of an independent regulator at the time.

Supporters group We Are The Rovers have now also issued a statement. Board member Andy Young said: “We Are The Rovers very much welcome the commitment outlined in today’s King’s Speech that will see the new Parliament re-introduce the Football Governance Bill.

"We provided evidence to the Fan-Led Enquiry which laid the groundwork for this and have already been in touch with the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport to seek ways in which we can work with the Government on any outstanding matters from the original Bill to move it forward into legislation as quickly as possible.”