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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Lynne Jones (Labour), on Monday, 16 October 1995, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 15 members in total.

BOXING (No. 2)

That this House expresses its sorrow at the death of the boxer James Murray on Sunday 15th October, and sends its sympathies to the family of Mr Murray; also expresses its extreme concern that the sport of boxing has once again led to the death of a young man; notes that the British Medical Association has stated once again that the only solution would be a complete ban on boxing, as enforced by other countries such as Sweden; urges the Government to reconsider its position on the sport in view of the rising number of deaths and serious injuries as a result of boxing; and believes that a total ban is the only way to prevent other young men from losing their lives or from suffering irreversible brain damage in pursuit of the fortunes with which they have been tempted by promoters and managers.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

BOXING (No. 2) (1458A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Harry Greenway (primary, Conservative) and tabled on Monday, 16 October 1995. It has been signed by 4 members in total.
leave out from `Murray' to end and add `has complete confidence in the British Boxing Board of Control to update its procedures constantly to ensure all possible medical care for boxers and the best possible conduct of bouts; recognises that boxing is a sport enjoyed by thousands of participants of all ages and from every background as a unique art; and further recognises that several other sports are more lethal, including mountaineering, with more deaths on the Cairngorms last winter than in 50 years of boxing.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
1458 
1458A1 
Session
1994-95
Subjects
Death Boxing
Link
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