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SCOTLAND'S CALCUTTA CUP WIN

EDM (Early Day Motion) 978: tabled on 26 February 2018

Tabled in the 2017-19 session.

This motion has been signed by 29 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House congratulates the Scotland Rugby team on an historic 25-13 Calcutta Cup victory over England that was full of flair, fight and finesse; recognises the fantastic work done by Gregor Townsend and his entire coaching staff; commends captain John Barclay and his entire pack for the huge effort in dominating the breakdown and a solid set piece performance, with special mention to Johnny Gray for his 20 tackles; applauds Finn Russell as he stood up to his recent critics with a magnificent man of the match performance, including the pass of this, or any other, six Nations Championship, further commends Huw Jones for his two try display, his ninth and tenth in only 14 caps; notes that this victory was celebrated right across Scotland and beyond; and wishes Gregor, John and the boys all the very best for the rest of the Championship.

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.

In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.

Brown, Alan
Scottish National Party
Signed on 26 February 2018
Kilmarnock and Loudoun
Cameron, Dr Lisa
Scottish National Party
Signed on 5 March 2018
East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow
Chapman, Douglas
Scottish National Party
Signed on 26 February 2018
Dunfermline and West Fife
Cunningham, Mr Jim
Labour
Signed on 6 March 2018
Coventry South
Day, Martyn
Scottish National Party
Signed on 27 February 2018
Linlithgow and East Falkirk
Docherty-Hughes, Martin
Scottish National Party
Signed on 26 February 2018
West Dunbartonshire
Edwards, Jonathan
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 27 February 2018
Carmarthen East and Dinefwr
Gethins, Stephen
Scottish National Party
Signed on 5 March 2018
North East Fife
Gray, Neil
Scottish National Party
Signed on 26 February 2018
Airdrie and Shotts
Hendry, Drew
Scottish National Party
Signed on 23 April 2018
Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 1 March 2018
Edinburgh West
Kerr, Stephen
Conservative
Signed on 26 February 2018
Stirling
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on 26 February 2018
Dundee West
Linden, David
Scottish National Party
Signed on 7 March 2018
Glasgow East
MacNeil, Angus Brendan
Scottish National Party
Signed on 26 February 2018
Na h-Eileanan an Iar
McDonald, Stewart Malcolm
Scottish National Party
Signed on 26 February 2018
Glasgow South
McDonald, Stuart C.
Scottish National Party
Signed on 26 February 2018
Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East
Monaghan, Carol
Scottish National Party
Signed on 5 March 2018
Glasgow North West
Penning, Sir Mike
Conservative
Signed on 27 February 2018
Hemel Hempstead
Robinson, Gavin
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on 27 February 2018
Belfast East
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 27 February 2018
Dwyfor Meirionnydd
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on 27 February 2018
Glasgow South West
Wishart, Pete
Scottish National Party
Signed on 26 February 2018
Perth and North Perthshire

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.