ANDY MURRAY (No. 3)

Early day motion 495, tabled 11 September 2012 by Lord Sarwar (Labour). Signed by 17 members.

That this House congratulates Andy Murray on his outstanding victory in the US Tennis Open; recognises that this is the first time in 76 years that a British male tennis player has won a Grand Slam title; pays tribute to his talent, dedication and hard work and that of his support team; further recognises the immense contribution he has made to this tremendous `Golden Summer' for British sport; and calls on his fantastic achievement to be recognised through the award of a knighthood for his contribution to tennis and British sport.

Signatures by party: Labour 13, Liberal Democrat 2, Conservative 1, Respect 1.