As this motion is using historical data, we may not have the record of the original ordering, in which case signatories are listed alphabetically.
Motion text
That this House congratulates the English and Irish teams in the final game of the Six Nations Championship; notes that England has won their first Six Nations grand slam as well as retaining their Rugby World Cup Sevens title in Hong Kong; pays tribute to an emerging Italian side under their new coach John Kirwan; is concerned at BBC Sport's lust for ratings which has caused serious transportation issues for spectators at the Wales v England and England v Italy games because of their late kick-offs; recommends that next year same day matches should kick-off at 1pm and 3pm; and calls on the Six Nations fixtures for 2004 and subsequent years to be ceded.
Signatures (19)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Wyatt, Derek
Labour
Signed on
31 March 2003
Bailey, Mr Adrian
Labour
Signed on
6 May 2003
Breed, Mr Colin
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
1 April 2003
Brennan, Kevin
Labour
Signed on
3 April 2003
Cable, Dr Vincent
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
1 April 2003
Cunningham, Tony
Labour
Signed on
8 April 2003
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Drew, Mr David
Labour
Signed on
3 April 2003
Hancock, Mr Mike
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
7 April 2003
Harvey, Nick
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
7 April 2003
Hoyle, Mr Lindsay
Labour
Signed on
10 April 2003
Illsley, Mr Eric
Labour
Signed on
3 April 2003
Jones, Mr Nigel
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
22 May 2003
Marris, Rob
Labour
Signed on
3 April 2003
McNamara, Mr Kevin
Labour
Signed on
8 April 2003
Rapson, Syd
Labour
Signed on
2 April 2003
Russell, Bob
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
1 April 2003
Simpson, Alan
Labour
Signed on
3 April 2003
Vis, Dr Rudi
Labour
Signed on
9 April 2003
These members had previously signed the motion, but have now withdrawn their support. The date shown is when the Member withdrew their signature from the motion.