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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Lord Stratford (Labour), on Monday, 11 November 1996, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 59 members in total.


TOMMY LAWTON

That this House records its sadness at the death on 6th November of Tommy Lawton; acknowledges his services to Burnley, Everton, Chelsea, Notts County, Brentford, Kettering Town and England; believes Tommy Lawton to have been one of the greatest centre-forwards of the 20th century who graced football with his prodigious skills, numerous goals and exemplary sportsmanship; knows that Tommy Lawton has secured a pre-eminent place in football's hall of fame; and salutes his memory.


Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
168 
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Death Lawton, Tommy
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk