RETIREMENT OF BILL McLAREN

Early day motion 744, tabled 28 January 2002 by Lord Brennan of Canton (Labour). Signed by 48 members.

That this House notes the decision of Bill McLaren to retire as BBC rugby union commentator following the Wales v Scotland Six Nations Championship match at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff Arms Park; and pays tribute to the massive contribution Bill McLaren has made to the popularity of rugby union in his 50 years of service and to the joy he has brought to millions with his unique, colourful and fair-minded commentary on the game.

Signatures by party: Labour 32, Labour/Co-operative 4, Liberal Democrat 4, Scottish National Party 3, Conservative 2, Plaid Cymru 2, UUP 1.