Early Day Motion·EDM 251

AUSTRALIAN RUGBY LEAGUE TOUR (No. 2)

16 October 200126 Signatures

Primary sponsor

Sir Lindsay Hoyle

Speaker — Chorley

Motion Text

That this House congratulates the Australian Rugby League for reversing its decision to cancel the 2001 tour to Great Britain; notes that the Australian Rugby League has listened to the views of Rugby League fans across the world and realised the benefits that the tour will bring to Great Britain; looks forward to three entertaining and high profile test matches between Great Britain and Australia; and encourages everyone to take the opportunity to watch the games and ensure that the Australian tour is a success with three high quality sporting occasions.