PROFESSIONAL BOXING

Early day motion 1289, tabled 6 May 1998 by Lynne Jones (Labour). Signed by 20 members.

That this House recognises that boxing of necessity causes chronic, cumulative primary brain damage with the additional risk of severe secondary brain damage due to intracranial haematoma resulting in death and, while recognising that good medical supervision and care can reduce the extent of the brain damage, accepts that, as the purpose of boxing is to inflict brain damage, it can only be prevented by stopping boxing; and therefore calls on the Government to introduce legislation to bring about the end of professional boxing.

Signatures by party: Labour 15, Liberal Democrat 4, Labour/Co-operative 1.