GEORGE BEST'S FUNERAL

Early day motion 1219, tabled 7 December 2005 by Gregory Campbell (DUP). Signed by 26 members.

That this House recognises the dignity and solemnity the family of George Best demonstrated at his funeral in Belfast; and acknowledges the superb response the people of Northern Ireland and beyond offered during what has been widely recognised as a fitting tribute to someone whom many regard as the finest footballer ever to emerge from the United Kingdom.

Signatures by party: DUP 8, Labour 7, Conservative 5, Liberal Democrat 2, Plaid Cymru 1, Respect 1, Scottish National Party 1, UUP 1.