BAGPIPES AT THE RUGBY WORLD CUP

Early day motion 429, tabled 11 September 2015 by Hannah Bardell (Scottish National Party). Signed by 27 members.

That this House condemns the banning of bagpipes from the upcoming Rugby World Cup; calls on World Rugby Union to allow bagpipes to be played at the World Cup; recognises that bagpipes are not dangerous; stresses the importance of cultural identity associated with bagpipes for Scots, in the UK and around the world; and acknowledges that bagpipes are often played in formal ceremonies.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 25, DUP 1, Plaid Cymru 1.