RUGBY LEAGUE WORLD CUP 2013 (No. 2)

Early day motion 2016, tabled 13 October 2009 by Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 27 members.

That this House welcomes the decision that the 2013 Rugby League World Cup will be played in the UK; notes the wide appeal of the sport both in the United Kingdom and elsewhere; recognises the positive impact such an event will have on participation levels, spectator numbers and the UK economy; and wishes those putting on the event every success in its delivery.

Signatures by party: Labour 12, Liberal Democrat 7, Conservative 4, DUP 2, Independent 1, Scottish National Party 1.