TEAM BATH

Early day motion 1852, tabled 5 November 2002 by Lord Foster of Bath (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 17 members.

That this House congratulates the university side Team Bath on being the first university team in well over 100 years to reach the first round of the FA Cup; notes that they won five matches to reach this position; recognises that the majority of the team's players are enrolled on coach education courses; believes that the success of the team highlights that educational attainment need not be forgotten in the quest for footballing glory; and wishes them well on 16th November when they play Mansfield.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 10, Labour 4, Conservative 2, Labour/Co-operative 1.