Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Jonathan Edwards (Independent (affiliation)), on Tuesday, 9 January 2024, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 8 members in total.
JPR Williams
This House mourns the passing of Welsh Rugby Union great John Peter Rhys (JPR) Williams at the age of 74; notes that JPR played at full back for Wales and the successful touring British Lions teams of 1971 and 1974; recognises that JPR won 55 caps for Wales between 1969 and 1981, captained his nation on five occasions and helped his country to win three Grand Slams; further recognises that he was capped by the British and Irish Lions on eight occasions; further notes that JPR was a talented tennis player in his youth and worked as a surgeon in his professional career; and sends its condolences to the family and friends of this great Welshman.
Secondary information
- Type
- Early day motion
- Reference
- 259
- Session
- 2023-24
- Other sponsors
- Hywel Williams
- Mike Penning
- Jim Shannon
- Liz Saville Roberts
- Ben Lake
- Subjects
- Death Williams, JPR
- Link
- View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk
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- Timestamp
- 2024-01-23 11:59:06 +0000
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- http://data.parliament.uk/edms/61742
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