PARLIAMENTARY EARLY DAY MOTION
RICHMOND ATHLETIC GROUND (28 June 1999)
Motion Details
That this House recognises Richmond and London Scottish Rugby and Football Clubs' long tenure of Richmond Athletic Ground and congratulates them on attracting each weekend, during the season, over 700 children and young adults to train and play rugby on the grounds; further notes the possible enforced sale of the lease to Chelsea Football Club; and calls upon the Crown Estate which owns the freehold to ensure that the future lease holders will ensure continued provision of mini and youth team amateur rugby at the ground.
Sponsored by:
Baroness Tonge (Non-affiliated)
EDMS Sponsor By Party
Party
Votes
%
Labour
7
44%
Liberal Democrat
5
31%
Independent
2
13%
Ulster Unionist Party
1
6%
Non-affiliated
1
6%
Sponsor List (16 sponsors)
Party
Member
Constituency
UUP
Mr Roy Beggs
LD
Paul Burstow
LD
Sir Vince Cable
Lab
Mrs Ann Cryer
LD
Ed Davey
Kingston and Surbiton
Lab
Dr David Drew
Lab
Bill Etherington
LD
Lord Fearn
LD
Mr Donald Gorrie
Ind
Mr Mike Hancock
Lab
David Lepper
Ind
John McDonnell
Hayes and Harlington
Lab
Mr Andy Reed
Lab
Alan Simpson
Baroness Tonge (Sponsor)
Lab
Derek Wyatt
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