RETIREMENT OF SIR EDWARD GEORGE

Early day motion 1514, tabled 2 July 2003 by Tim Loughton (Conservative). Signed by 43 members.

That this House notes the retirement of Sir Edward George after an almost uninterrupted lifetime's career working for the Bank of England and as Governor for the last 10 years; acknowledges that he is widely recognised as having been one of the most successful governors in the Bank's history, having steered an expert course through a series of turbulent events in financial markets with consummate composure, earning him the sobriquet 'Steady Eddie'; thanks him for a lifetime of successful public service; and wishes him a long and healthy retirement.

Signatures by party: Labour 18, Conservative 14, Liberal Democrat 5, Independent Ulster Unionist 2, DUP 1, Labour/Co-operative 1, Plaid Cymru 1, UUP 1.