ENGLAND CRICKET TOUR TO ZIMBABWE

Early day motion 1214, tabled 17 May 2004 by Lindsay Hoyle (Labour). Signed by 92 members.

That this House expresses its opposition to the proposed tour of Zimbabwe by the England cricket team; recognises that any such tour would only act as a boost for the Mugabe regime and do nothing for international efforts to condemn Mugabe and his policies or improve the reputation of international cricket; further notes that players should not be sent to play cricket when threats loom over the team's safety while in Zimbabwe; and calls on the Government to work with the International Cricket Council and England and Wales Cricket Board to ensure that the tour to Zimbabwe does not take place.

Signatures by party: Labour 39, Conservative 33, Liberal Democrat 10, Labour/Co-operative 4, Plaid Cymru 2, UUP 2, DUP 1, Independent Conservative 1.