RUGBY LEAGUE SILK CUT CHALLENGE CUP SEMI-FINALS

Early day motion 542, tabled 16 March 2000 by Lindsay Hoyle (Labour). Signed by 38 members.

That this House notes with concern the fact that both Rugby League Silk Cut Challenge Cup semi-finals played on the 25th and 26th March are to be staged in Yorkshire, leaving the North West without a semi-final for the flagship event in the Rugby League calendar; believes that in the case of the Warrington Wolves versus Bradford Bulls match, to be held at Leeds Rugby League Football ground, this clearly puts Warrington supporters at a disadvantage being forced to travel beyond Bradford to Leeds; and calls on the Rugby Football League to ensure that venues are found which are convenient to both sets of supporters, and that the North West is not left without a Challenge Cup semi-final.

Signatures by party: Labour 34, Conservative 1, Independent 1, Labour/Co-operative 1, Liberal Democrat 1.