MR DAVID HEMPLEMAN-ADAMS' SOLO BALLOON FLIGHT

Early day motion 1724, tabled 14 October 2003 by Julia Drown (Labour). Signed by 27 members.

That this House notes with admiration that on 29th September Mr David Hempleman-Adams became the first person to fly solo in a open wicker hot air balloon from Pittsburgh to Europe and, in doing so, achieved the British duration record; recognises that his journey is in the finest traditions of British explorers; and congratulates him on his outstanding achievement.

Signatures by party: Labour 14, Conservative 7, Liberal Democrat 3, DUP 1, Plaid Cymru 1, UUP 1.