Motion text
That this House welcomes the decision by the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews to stage the 150th Open at St Andrews from 11 to 18 July 2021; notes that this will be the 30th time that The Open has been played over the historic Old Course, which first hosted the championship in 1873; hopes that more people of all ages across the UK will be inspired by the tournament to take part in golf; notes that The Open delivers an economic benefit of up to £100 million to its host area; and looks forward to welcoming players and spectators from around the world to mark the occasion of the 150th staging of golf's oldest championship at the home of golf in 2021.
Signatures (22)
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.
Gethins, Stephen
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 February 2018
Evans, Mr Nigel
Conservative
Signed on
21 February 2018
Davies, Glyn
Conservative
Signed on
21 February 2018
Mann, John
Labour
Signed on
21 February 2018
Hendry, Drew
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 February 2018
Hosie, Stewart
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 February 2018
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Blackman, Bob
Conservative
Signed on
23 February 2018
Brown, Alan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
28 February 2018
Chapman, Douglas
Scottish National Party
Signed on
7 March 2018
Day, Martyn
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 February 2018
Donaldson, Sir Jeffrey M.
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
21 February 2018
Doughty, Stephen
Labour
Signed on
5 March 2018
Edwards, Jonathan
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
26 February 2018
Grady, Patrick
Scottish National Party
Signed on
1 March 2018
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
22 February 2018
Linden, David
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 February 2018
McDonald, Stewart Malcolm
Scottish National Party
Signed on
22 February 2018
Monaghan, Carol
Scottish National Party
Signed on
5 March 2018
Newlands, Gavin
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 February 2018
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
22 February 2018
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
27 February 2018
These members had previously signed the motion, but have now withdrawn their support.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.