2010 WOMEN'S RUGBY WORLD CUP

Early day motion 2214, tabled 9 October 2008 by Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton (Conservative). Signed by 37 members.

That this House congratulates the Rugby Football Union for Women on securing the right to host the 2010 Women's Rugby World Cup in London; notes the growing popularity of the women's game at grassroots level with over 20,000 players and 480 clubs in England; and sees the award of the Women's Rugby World Cup as a fitting tribute to the growing popularity of the sport in the UK.

Signatures by party: Labour 16, Conservative 9, Liberal Democrat 8, DUP 3, UUP 1.