WORLD SUPERBIKE CHAMPION, MR NEIL HODGSON

Early day motion 1644, tabled 8 September 2003 by Peter Pike (Labour). Signed by 20 members.

That this House congratulates Mr Neil Hodgson on become World Superbike Champion in Assen, Holland on Sunday 7th September, clinching the championship title with a second place followed by a first in the day's races; notes that his track success has been well received in his home town of Burnley, and that Burnley feels justly proud of his new world title; further notes that Neil Hodgson won the title after 20 years of racing and just one week after becoming a father; and wishes him similar success both on the track and with his new family in the future.

Signatures by party: Labour 16, Liberal Democrat 3, Independent Ulster Unionist 1.