UK Hosting Of The Rugby League World Cup
EDM number 836 in 2013-14, proposed by Greg Mulholland on 03/12/2013.
Categorised under the topic of Sports.
That this House congratulates the players, team staff, fans, spectators, volunteers and organisers of the Rugby League World Cup 2013 (RLWC2013) for what has been a spectacular, thrilling and hugely popular tournament; feels this demonstrates the appeal of international rugby league; embraces the true sporting values shown by all involved; is proud of England and Wales for having hosted another fantastic spectacle of international sport; applauds the England, Scotland and Wales teams for their performances on the field; thanks Australia, Cook Islands, Fiji, France, Italy, Ireland, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tonga and USA for creating such a compelling competition; further congratulates Australia on becoming world champions; looks forward to the Rugby League World Cup 2017; recognises RLWC2013 as the most successful World Cup to date, including a record-breaking sell-out game for the final between Australia and New Zealand; and is confident in the legacy it will create for the sport in the UK and around the world.
This motion has been signed by a total of 15 MPs.
| MP | Date | Constituency | Party | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Mulholland | 03/12/2013 | Leeds North West | Liberal Democrat | Proposed |
| Yvonne Fovargue | 03/12/2013 | Makerfield | Labour | Seconded |
| Peter Bottomley | 04/12/2013 | Worthing West | Conservative | Seconded |
| Jim Shannon | 04/12/2013 | Strangford | DUP | Seconded |
| Tony Cunningham | 04/12/2013 | Workington | Labour | Seconded |
| Martin Caton | 04/12/2013 | Gower | Labour | Seconded |
| Jim Dobbin | 04/12/2013 | Heywood and Middleton | Labour | Signed |
| Alan Meale | 05/12/2013 | Mansfield | Labour | Signed |
| Mike Hancock | 05/12/2013 | Portsmouth South | Liberal Democrat | Signed |
| John Leech | 05/12/2013 | Manchester, Withington | Liberal Democrat | Signed |
| Paul Flynn | 09/12/2013 | Newport West | Labour | Signed |
| David Amess | 09/12/2013 | Southend West | Conservative | Signed |
| Steve Rotheram | 11/12/2013 | Liverpool, Walton | Labour | Signed |
| Andrew Rosindell | 16/12/2013 | Romford | Conservative | Signed |
| Martin Horwood | 18/12/2013 | Cheltenham | Liberal Democrat | Signed |
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