LOSS OF THE SPACE SHUTTLE COLUMBIA

Early day motion 645, tabled 3 February 2003 by John Wilkinson (Conservative). Signed by 66 members.

That this House extends its sympathy and condolences to the families of the crew of the Space Shuttle Columbia and shares with the American and Israeli people their sense of loss; expresses its admiration for the scientific endeavour of all those involved in the international space programme; and believes that it must continue.

Signatures by party: Labour 35, Conservative 9, Liberal Democrat 8, Labour/Co-operative 4, Scottish National Party 3, UUP 3, DUP 2, Plaid Cymru 2.