NORTH KOREAN FOOTBALL TEAM
Early day motion 1816, tabled 24 October 2002 by Alan Keen (Labour/Co-operative). Signed by 26 members.
That this House welcomes the return to the United Kingdom and the visit to Parliament of the members of the 1966 North Korean World Cup team; remembers the warmth and friendship that was engendered, particularly on Teesside where they exceeded all expectations by defeating Italy and progressing to the quarter final stage; and looks forward to a flourishing relationship between North Korea and the United Kingdom in the future.
Signatures by party: Labour 21, Labour/Co-operative 3, Liberal Democrat 1, Plaid Cymru 1.