McGONAGALL CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS

Early day motion 1649, tabled 17 July 2002 by Iain Luke (Labour). Signed by 39 members.

That this House notes that this year marks the centenary of the death of the poet and tragedian William Topaz McGonagall; notes that McGonagall's fame is associated with the great cities of Dundee and Edinburgh; further notes that he may well have been born in County Donegal thereby making him a truly international figure; welcomes the forthcoming celebrations to mark his centenary; and notes the continued popularity of his work throughout the world.

Signatures by party: Labour 33, Labour/Co-operative 3, Conservative 1, Liberal Democrat 1, Scottish National Party 1.