SIX NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP 2003

Early day motion 986, tabled 31 March 2003 by Derek Wyatt (Labour). Signed by 18 members.

That this House congratulates the English and Irish teams in the final game of the Six Nations Championship; notes that England has won their first Six Nations grand slam as well as retaining their Rugby World Cup Sevens title in Hong Kong; pays tribute to an emerging Italian side under their new coach John Kirwan; is concerned at BBC Sport's lust for ratings which has caused serious transportation issues for spectators at the Wales v England and England v Italy games because of their late kick-offs; recommends that next year same day matches should kick-off at 1pm and 3pm; and calls on the Six Nations fixtures for 2004 and subsequent years to be ceded.

Signatures by party: Labour 10, Liberal Democrat 6, Labour/Co-operative 2.