Memorial To Rugby League War Veterans

EDM number 174 in 2009-10, proposed by Lindsay Hoyle on 23/11/2009.
Categorised under the topics of Sports and Veterans.

That this House notes the number of rugby league players who died while serving their country; in particular notes the efforts of former Hull player Jack Harrison who was awarded the Victoria Cross for his heroic efforts during the First World War; pays tribute to many other players who have served in the military; further notes that participation in rugby league amongst the armed forces continues to grow; and calls on the Rugby Football League to fund the erection of a dedicated memorial to all those players who served in the armed forces and died whilst on active service at the national memorial arboretum.

This motion has been signed by a total of 36 MPs.