CHIEF SCOUTS GEORGE PURDY AND PETER DUNCAN

Early day motion 1623, tabled 8 September 2004 by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 42 members.

That this House places on record its appreciation to Mr W. George Purdy for his role as Chief Scout of the United Kingdom for the past eight years; welcomes his successor, Mr Peter Duncan, who took over on 5th September; and wishes the new Chief Scout a successful period in office which will include the Scouts Movement's centenary celebrations in 2007.

Signatures by party: Labour 17, Liberal Democrat 11, Conservative 7, UUP 3, DUP 2, Labour/Co-operative 1, Plaid Cymru 1.