RICKY BURNS AND BOXING TITLES

Early day motion 139, tabled 6 June 2016 by Phil Boswell (Scottish National Party). Signed by 30 members.

That this House recognises and congratulates Coatbridge-born triple champion boxer Ricky Burns; and notes that, having previously held the WBO Super-Featherweight and Lightweight titles, he recently won the WBA Super-Lightweight title, becoming only the third British boxer to have won three titles in three weight divisions and the first from Scotland to do so.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 24, DUP 2, Labour 2, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1.