TEESPRIDE CAMPAIGN

Early day motion 523, tabled 5 December 2001 by Ashok Kumar (Labour). Signed by 13 members.

That this House welcomes the launch of the 'Teespride' campaign and its aim of highlighting all that is good and positive about the Tees Valley; believes that this frequently neglected part of Britain has some of the finest scenery in the country and still plays a crucial role in the creation of the nation's economic wealth; hopes this campaign will create a truer estimation of the area's value to the country as a whole and lead to more people coming to the area to appreciate its many merits; and congratulates the Evening Gazette for initiating this campaign to ensure Tees Valley regains its rightful place as one of the most significant parts of Great Britain.

Signatures by party: Labour 11, Liberal Democrat 2.