FILM COUNCIL

Early day motion 1242, tabled 7 May 2002 by Helen Clark (Labour). Signed by 29 members.

That this House congratulates Gurinder Chadha, the writer, director and producer of Bend it Like Beckham for her insightful and amusing film on modern British life; congratulates Parminder Nagra, Keira Knightley and all of the cast for their enjoyable and positive portrayal of young British women; welcomes the Film Council's support for Bend it Like Beckham; notes that the film took over ú2 million at its first weekend, making it one of the most successful British funded films ever; welcomes the benefits which Britain's film industry adds to the economic, social and cultural well-being of the United Kingdom; and believes that all honourable Members should take the opportunity to see the film.

Signatures by party: Labour 21, Liberal Democrat 6, Labour/Co-operative 1, UUP 1.