CLIFF MORGAN OBE 1930-2013

Early day motion 475, tabled 4 September 2013 by Dai Havard (Labour). Signed by 72 members.

That this House notes with sadness the death of Cliff Morgan OBE one of the greatest Wales and British and Irish Lions players who described the game of rugby as, a combination of opera, ballet and murder and played at a time when he humorously suggested Welsh players thought a coach was a posh bus; remembers his easy, deceptive humour which disguised the extensive abilities of a man who became one of the most consummate and influential television and radio sports commentators and television production executives; and further notes that he was a musician and gentleman and rounded individual who also pioneered the public promotion of disabled athletics and made a significant contribution to the celebrating of his country and its culture.

Signatures by party: Labour 48, Conservative 8, Liberal Democrat 6, DUP 3, Independent 2, Plaid Cymru 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Scottish National Party 1.