Early day motion · EDM 707 · 30 Apr 2024
Wheelchair rugby
Tabled by Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat)
9 signatures
The motion
That this House congratulates Josh Payne-Gover’s success in wheelchair rugby; wishes him the best of luck in achieving a place in the Team GB squad for the Los Angeles Paralympics in 2028; notes the high financial cost of equipment necessary to participate in wheelchair rugby; praises Josh’s successful campaign to raise money for a new elite level titanium rugby chair; notes the financial barriers disabled people face when competing in sport; expresses concern that 37% of disabled people cite the cost-of-living crisis as a hindrance to partaking in sport; encourages steps to ensure more disability sport is shown on free-to-air TV; and stresses the importance of providing councils with support to enhance community sporting facilities, including facilities for disabled people.
Source: the official Early Day Motions database.