BRITISH STANDARDS INSTITUTION

Early day motion 208, tabled 20 July 2001 by Ann Keen (Labour). Signed by 35 members.

That this House congratulates the British Standards Institution in this, its centenary year; applauds the BSI for its dedicated service throughout the 20th century and into this century as the UK's national standards setting body; recognises the significant contribution that BSI has made in aiding the competitiveness of British business, enabling the free movement of goods between nations, harmonisation of standards and the creation of a level playing field; in particular notes the success of the Kitemark which is recognised world-wide as a symbol of quality; welcomes BSI's innovative approach to introducing new standards for the ever changing products and services in today's economy; and wishes all the staff and others associated with BSI, in the 90 countries in which it now operates, a bright and successful future.

Signatures by party: Labour 28, Liberal Democrat 4, UUP 2, Labour/Co-operative 1.