MEMORIAL TO RUGBY LEAGUE WAR VETERANS

Early day motion 174, tabled 23 November 2009 by Lindsay Hoyle (Labour). Signed by 36 members.

That this House notes the number of rugby league players who died while serving their country; in particular notes the efforts of former Hull player Jack Harrison who was awarded the Victoria Cross for his heroic efforts during the First World War; pays tribute to many other players who have served in the military; further notes that participation in rugby league amongst the armed forces continues to grow; and calls on the Rugby Football League to fund the erection of a dedicated memorial to all those players who served in the armed forces and died whilst on active service at the national memorial arboretum.

Signatures by party: Labour 22, Liberal Democrat 5, Conservative 4, DUP 4, Independent 1.