Motion text
That this House mourns the loss of former Welsh rugby captain, Eddie Butler; notes that Mr Butler was a formidable number 8 and a key part of the famous Pontypool forwards pack of the 1970s and 1980s; further notes that Mr Butler was capped by Wales on 16 occasions, captained the national side and toured with the Lions in 1983 to New Zealand; respects Mr Butler's contribution as a journalist for the Guardian newspaper and the BBC, a brilliant wordsmith who became the voice of the beautiful game of rugby, transforming moments of high sporting drama into poetry; notes that Mr Butler was a passionate campaigner for Welsh independence and delivered one of the greatest speeches in the history of the national cause at the Yes Cymru rally in Merthyr on 7 September 2019; pays tribute to Mr Butler for his charitable work; and further notes that he died whilst raising money for Prostate Cymru in Peru.
Signatures (6)
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.
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
16 September 2022
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
23 September 2022
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
22 September 2022
Grant, Peter
Scottish National Party
Signed on
23 September 2022
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
11 October 2022
Hanvey, Neale
Alba Party
Signed on
21 October 2022
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.