PARLIAMENTARY EARLY DAY MOTION
AUSTRALIAN RUGBY LEAGUE TOUR (No. 2) (15 October 2001)
Motion Details
That this House congratulates the Australian Rugby League for reversing its decision to cancel the 2001 tour to Great Britain; notes that the Australian Rugby League has listened to the views of Rugby League fans across the world and realised the benefits that the tour will bring to Great Britain; looks forward to three entertaining and high profile test matches between Great Britain and Australia; and encourages everyone to take the opportunity to watch the games and ensure that the Australian tour is a success with three high quality sporting occasions.
Sponsored by:
Sir Lindsay Hoyle (Speaker)
EDMS Sponsor By Party
Party
Votes
%
Labour
19
73%
Ulster Unionist Party
2
8%
Liberal Democrat
2
8%
Independent
1
4%
Speaker
1
4%
Conservative
1
4%
Sponsor List (26 sponsors)
Party
Member
Constituency
Lab
John Austin
Lab
Mr Harry Barnes
LD
John Barrett
Lab
Mr Nigel Beard
UUP
Mr Roy Beggs
Lab
Mr Harold Best
Lab
Colin Burgon
Lab
Andy Burnham
UUP
David Burnside
Lab
Mr Tony Clarke
Lab
Frank Cook
Lab
Sir David Crausby
Lab
Mr Ian Davidson
Lab
Mr Huw Edwards
Lab
Mr David Hinchliffe
Spk
Sir Lindsay Hoyle (Sponsor)
Chorley
LD
Lord Jones of Cheltenham
Ind
John McDonnell
Hayes and Harlington
Lab
Mr Kevin McNamara
Lab
Mr Colin Pickthall
Con
Andrew Rosindell
Romford
Lab
Alan Simpson
Lab
Mark Tami
Alyn and Deeside
Lab
Dr Rudi Vis
Lab
Brian White
Lab
Derek Wyatt
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