ROTHERHAM UNITED

Early day motion 626, tabled 2 May 2001 by Kevin Barron (Labour). Signed by 17 members.

That this House congratulates Rotherham United on securing promotion to Division One, building on the team's promotion last year to Division Two; salutes the fantastic support of the people of Rotherham for their football team and sends its best wishes to manager Ronnie Moore, players and staff as well as expressing thanks to Chairman Ken Booth and the Board of Directors for their commitment; notes that Rotherham's success reflects the growing economic confidence in the borough and the lowest unemployment figures for a quarter of a century; and looks forward to welcoming Division One football to Rotherham next season.

Signatures by party: Labour 16, Liberal Democrat 1.