PUBLIC HOLIDAY FOR THE WORLD CUP FINAL

Early day motion 1472, tabled 18 June 2002 by Lord Stratford (Labour). Signed by 19 members.

That this House congratulates Sven-Goran Eriksson and the England team on their excellent progress so far in the World Cup; calls upon Her Majesty's Government to make an early announcement that in the eventuality of England securing a place in the World Cup Final on 30th June a public holiday for the United Kingdom will be declared for 1st July.

Signatures by party: Labour 17, Liberal Democrat 2.