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Early day motion 144, tabled 16 December 1998 by Lord Jones of Cheltenham (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 2 members.

That this House congratulates the Australian cricket team on retaining the Ashes; sends the England cricket team its best wishes for the final two tests; notes with regret that the England cricket team seem unable, at present, to compete with the top international sides; believes that one factor behind the decline in British sporting competitiveness has been the restrictiveness of the national curriculum; and urges the Government to review the national curriculum to encourage more sporting diversity and involvement.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 2.