The Football Licensing Authority (FLA) is set to be awarded more powers under the Sports Ground Safety Authority Bill, which was unopposed in its third Commons reading.

If approved by the House of Lords, the legislation will hand the FLA the ability to advise on safety at stadiums and venues used for other sports aside from football. The FLA's current role is limited to providing specific advice on spectator and venue safety in relation to football stadia.

Hugh Robertson, minister for sport and the Olympics, said: "We are absolutely committed to maintaining the services and standards provided for football but believe there is a unique opportunity to extend the reach and remit of the FLA for wider benefit." FLA chief executive Ruth Shaw added: "The FLA is already providing invaluable advice to LOCOG and to the Olympic boroughs by special arrangement, but passing this Bill would reduce bureaucracy and make it easier to share expertise."