OVERSEAS PREMIER LEAGUE MATCHES

Early day motion 955, tabled 19 February 2008 by Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 23 members.

That this House notes with dismay the plans published by the Premier League to play one extra game per season in an overseas location; notes that the domestic football calendar is already extremely congested and a further fixture would add to the fatigue of players; further notes that the prohibitive cost of attending overseas fixtures would prevent loyal fans of Premier League teams from watching their side; and urges the Premier League to reconsider the plans.

Signatures by party: Labour 11, Liberal Democrat 9, Conservative 2, Plaid Cymru 1.