BILL MCLAREN

Early day motion 656, tabled 19 January 2010 by Derek Wyatt (Labour). Signed by 42 members.

That this House is saddened by the news that Bill McLaren, the voice of rugby, has passed away; notes that he was an iconic figure in world rugby, in many ways the Richie Benaud of his sport for nearly 50 years; and further notes that he is already much missed.

Signatures by party: Labour 19, Liberal Democrat 6, Conservative 5, Scottish National Party 5, DUP 4, Independent 2, Respect 1.