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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Keith Vaz (Labour), on Monday, 4 February 2013, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 28 members in total.

UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER AND RICHARD III

That this House congratulates the excellent work of the University of Leicester in establishing beyond reasonable doubt that the remains discovered under a car park in Leicester are that of King Richard III; recognises that the discovery is testament to the world-class team at the university; and welcomes that the discovery will place Leicester firmly on the map as a centre for historical research and archaeology.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER AND RICHARD III (1008A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Helen Goodman (primary, Labour) and tabled on Thursday, 14 February 2013. It has been signed by 2 members in total.
at end add `and notes that it was in Barnard Castle on 22 June 1483 he was called to be King, so suggests that is where he should now be laid to rest.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
1008 
1008A1 
Session
2012-13
Other sponsors
Peter Bottomley
Alan Meale
David Anderson
Bob Russell
Jim Shannon
Subjects
Cultural heritage Funerals Monarchy Science
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk