COURTNEY WALSH

Early day motion 632, tabled 2 May 2001 by Lord Jones of Cheltenham (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 22 members.

That this House pays tribute to the great West Indies fast bowler Courtney Walsh on his retirement from Test Match cricket; applauds his world record-breaking achievement of taking 519 wickets at an average of 24.45; recalls with pleasure his appearances in Britain and the years he spent playing county cricket with Gloucestershire; notes his promise to be available for the West Indies in an emergency; thanks him for the enjoyment he has brought to cricket lovers all over the world, not least with his own unique style of batting; commends his sportsmanship and gentlemanly manner to sportsmen and women everywhere; wishes him a happy retirement; and hopes to see him gracing cricket grounds many times in the future.

Signatures by party: Labour 15, Liberal Democrat 5, Labour/Co-operative 1, Plaid Cymru 1.