Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Ian Lucas (Labour), on Tuesday, 17 December 2002, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 17 members in total.
CRICKET IN ENGLAND AND WALES
That this House notes the dismal performance of the England cricket team in Australia; observes that cricket is played in very few state schools in England and Wales and is based on an outmoded county structure that fails to engage young people; and calls upon the England and Wales Cricket Board to set up a review to examine the present structure of the game of cricket in England and Wales and to take urgent steps to attract more young players and to develop their skills to an internationally competitive standard.
Amendments
The Early day motion has received an amendment.
- CRICKET IN ENGLAND AND WALES (396A1)
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The Early day motion has received an amendment
sponsored by
Alan Simpson
(primary, Labour) and tabled on Wednesday, 18 December 2002.
It has been signed by
2 members in total.
- at end add '; and recognises that this cannot be done without challenging the legacy of racism that has effectively blocked the proper recognition and progress of talented young black and Asian cricketers'.
Secondary information
- Type
- Early day motion
- Reference
- 396
- 396A1
- Session
- 2002-03
- Subjects
- Sports Cricket
- Link
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