Motion text
This House mourns the passing of Welsh Rugby Union great John Peter Rhys (JPR) Williams at the age of 74; notes that JPR played at full back for Wales and the successful touring British Lions teams of 1971 and 1974; recognises that JPR won 55 caps for Wales between 1969 and 1981, captained his nation on five occasions and helped his country to win three Grand Slams; further recognises that he was capped by the British and Irish Lions on eight occasions; further notes that JPR was a talented tennis player in his youth and worked as a surgeon in his professional career; and sends its condolences to the family and friends of this great Welshman.
Signatures (8)
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
9 January 2024
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
10 January 2024
Penning, Sir Mike
Conservative
Signed on
11 January 2024
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
18 January 2024
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
18 January 2024
Williams, Hywel
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
18 January 2024
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.