THE OPEN AT PORTRUSH

Early day motion 611, tabled 27 October 2015 by Karl McCartney (Conservative). Signed by 11 members.

That this House congratulates the Royal and Ancient (R&A) on its decision to stage the Open at Royal Portrush in 2019 following a gap of almost 70 years; recognises the significant role played by the Northern Ireland Executive in securing what will be Northern Ireland's biggest sporting event; applauds the estimated £70 million economic benefit that the Championship will bring to the Antrim coast; looks forward to welcoming people from all over the world to Northern Ireland; and wishes all in the R&A, Royal Portrush and Northern Ireland well in preparations for what will be another outstanding major sporting event in the UK.

Signatures by party: DUP 6, Conservative 2, Scottish National Party 2, Labour 1.