MARTIN JOHNSON'S RETIREMENT

Early day motion 593, tabled 26 January 2005 by Andy Reed (Labour/Co-operative). Signed by 39 members.

That this House notes the decision of England World Cup winning captain Martin Johnson to announce his retirement from rugby at the end of this season; congratulates him on his outstanding contribution to Leicester Tigers, England and the British Lions over the last 15 years, culminating in England's Rugby World Cup victory in Sydney in November 2003, after success at club, international and Lions level; praises him for the respect in which he is held throughout the world of sport; and wishes him every success in his retirement.

Signatures by party: Labour 16, Conservative 9, Liberal Democrat 9, Labour/Co-operative 3, DUP 1, UUP 1.