ALAIN BAXTER'S OLYMPIC ALPINE SKIING SUCCESS

Early day motion 892, tabled 26 February 2002 by Jackie Lawrence (Labour). Signed by 38 members.

That this House recognises the tremendous achievement of Scottish skier Alain Baxter in winning the Olympic Bronze Medal at Salt Lake City; offers congratulations on both Alain's personal achievement and that of his trainers and team who supported him in becoming the first British Olympic medal winner in alpine skiing; and urges the Government to acknowledge the need to provide funding and opportunities for training to enable future generations of young British skiers to follow Alain's example.

Signatures by party: Labour 26, Liberal Democrat 5, Plaid Cymru 2, UUP 2, DUP 1, Labour/Co-operative 1, Scottish National Party 1.