HALIFAX RUGBY LEAGUE FOOTBALL CLUB

Early day motion 1387, tabled 29 April 2009 by Linda Riordan (Labour). Signed by 19 members.

That this House recognises the success currently being enjoyed by Halifax Rugby League Football Club that is top of the Co-operative Championship League with a 100 per cent. winning run; pays tribute to the players and coaching staff for the high quality performances and gives equal credit to the excellent and loyal supporters who back the team; further recognises that Halifax has a long and proud history in Rugby League as former Challenge Cup winners, Yorkshire Cup winners and League One champions; believes that Halifax Rugby League Football Club should once again be promoted to the Super League with both a stadium and team fit for purpose; and urges the Rugby Football League to review its current three year franchise policy with a view to allowing Halifax to enter the Super League for the beginning of the 2010 season.

Signatures by party: Labour 17, DUP 1, Independent 1.