RETIREMENT FROM INTERNATIONAL RUGBY LEAGUE OF JAMIE PEACOCK MBE

Early day motion 265, tabled 26 June 2012 by Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 15 members.

That this House notes the retirement from international Rugby League of Great Britain and England captain Jamie Peacock MBE; congratulates him on a long and outstanding international career; recognises his significant contribution to the national and international game as a leader, talisman and teammate for those in the international sides; wishes him well in his ongoing playing career; looks forward to the announcement of the new captain; and wishes those in the England squad good luck in the forthcoming matches ahead of the 2013 Rugby League World Cup in England and Wales.

Signatures by party: Labour 6, Conservative 4, Liberal Democrat 3, DUP 2.