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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Martin Smyth (Ulster Unionist Party), on Monday, 1 February 1999, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 25 members in total.


SUCCESS OF ULSTER RUGBY TEAM

That this House congratulates coach Harry Williams, captain David Humphreys and the rest of the Ulster rugby squad on their magnificent achievement of winning the European Rugby Cup; commends the commitment and attitude of the Ulster supporters who travelled from the Province and elsewhere to cheer their team to victory; welcomes the positive impact the result will have on the development of rugby football in Ulster, particularly at schoolboy level; and hopes that this achievement will hasten the day when similar sporting events can be held at a new national stadium in Belfast.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received 3 amendments.

259A1
after 'rugby' insert 'union'
259A2
after 'Rugby' insert 'Union'
259A3

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
259 
259A1 
259A2 
259A3 
Session
1998-99
Subjects
Northern Ireland Rugby (sport)
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk