MPs have paid tribute to top tennis brothers Andy and Jamie Murray, as they urged the Government to ensure they are "the trailblazers of a golden generation of sporting champions".
The two brothers, currently the world's number one singles and doubles players respectively, were hailed as inspirational during an adjournment debate in the Commons.
But the SNP's Steven Paterson, who has the Murray's hometown of Dunblane in his Stirling constituency, said the Government must harness their success and create a legacy for the pair.
The debate came on the same day their mother, Judy Murray, was in Parliament to outline that more needed to be done to improve the prospects for Scottish tennis.
Mr Paterson, who led the debate, said: "The Murray brothers are the pride of Dunblane and we salute their superb achievements in sport, in both of them reaching the pinnacle of tennis and becoming world number ones.
"I hope we can continue to build on the enthusiasm and inspiration these sporting heroes continue to generate for tennis, and indeed for other sports too, and develop and further enhance sporting facilities and accessibility for everyone, irrespective of background.
"If we succeed in doing this, the legacy of Jamie and Andy Murrays' sporting achievements will be that they were the trailblazers of a golden generation of sporting champions."
Mr Paterson paid tribute to Andy's resolve in coming back from "heart-breaking losses", while Sports minister Tracey Crouch added: "The sheer dedication that it's taken for them to reach the pinnacle of their sport has been immense.
"But talent must be nurtured and supported, and of course not every aspiring tennis player is raised by Judy Murray, possibly a hard task even for her.
"But Judy's inspirational leadership, nurturing her sons' talent and enthusiasm, plus six years as the GB Federation Cup captain, has led the way to a new golden era in British tennis."
However, the SNP's Gavin Newlands, who chairs the all party parliamentary group on Scottish sport, told MPs about a number of concerns raised by Ms Murray during a meeting earlier on Wednesday.
Mr Newlands said Scotland received less money for tennis per head than other parts of the UK, while it also had less all-weather pitches.
"The most fitting way we can respect, acknowledge and celebrate the success of the Murrays is by establishing a Murray legacy, to ensure future generations benefit from the success of Andy and Jamie," said Mr Newlands.
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