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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Allan Rogers (Labour), on Thursday, 31 October 1991, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 161 members in total.

BANNING OF SALE OF POPPIES AT THE WORLD RUGBY UNION CUP FINAL

That this House deplores the action of the Rugby Union in banning the sale of poppies by the Royal British Legion at the World Rugby Union Cup Final, especially in view of the enormous sacrifice by Australian, British and other Commonwealth servicemen in two World wars, Korea and other military actions; and requests the Rugby Union immediately to lift this offensive ban so that poppies may be sold to help the wounded ex-servicemen who still have to struggle with the burden of their sacrifice.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

BANNING OF SALE OF POPPIES AT THE WORLD RUGBY UNION CUP FINAL (31A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Kenneth Warren (primary, Conservative) and tabled on Monday, 4 November 1991. It has been signed by 9 members in total.
at end add 'and proposes that to compensate for this unkind action the Rugby Union should give a substantial donation to the Royal British Legion.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
31 
31A1 
Session
1991-92
Subjects
Rugby Football Union Royal British Legion Rugby (sport)
Link
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