Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Keith Vaz (Labour), on Wednesday, 4 September 2013, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 5 members in total.

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RICHARD III

That this House welcomes the bid to reinter Richard III's remains in Leicester; notes that the former King's remains have remained buried in Leicester for over 500 years; recognises the essential role that the University of Leicester's archaeologists have played in uncovering his burial site; believes that it is only right and dignified that the remains remain in their resting place and not be transported to another place; hopes that the remains be buried in Leicester permanently; acknowledges that the Battle of Bosworth and this historical tale is another fantastic aspect to Leicester's cultural heritage; and calls on the Department for Culture, Media and Sport to give the city the deserving title of City of Culture 2017.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

473 

Session

2013-14

Other sponsors

Kelvin Hopkins

Alasdair McDonnell

Anne Begg

Jim Shannon

Subjects

Cultural heritage Funerals Monarchy

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk