LENNOX LEWIS'S VICTORY
Early day motion 1406, tabled 10 June 2002 by Laurence Robertson (Conservative). Signed by 23 members.
That this House congratulates Lennox Lewis on retaining his heavyweight championship of the world; notes that, in doing so, he beat one of boxing's most fearsome and successful fighters; recognises that this victory was achieved in his opponent's own country; and given all the circumstances, believes that Lennox Lewis's victory was an historic and outstanding performance by any standard.
Signatures by party: Conservative 8, Labour 7, UUP 3, Liberal Democrat 2, DUP 1, Labour/Co-operative 1, Plaid Cymru 1.