TRACEY MORRIS AND THE OLYMPIC GAMES

Early day motion 1001, tabled 20 April 2004 by Lord Foster of Bath (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 50 members.

That this House congratulates Tracey Morris for her phenomenal performance in this year's London Marathon; praises her for winning a place in the Great Britain squad for the Olympic Games in Athens this summer; acknowledges that this achievement is all the more notable as she is as amateur athlete; notes the role played by her local club Valley Striders in encouraging her with her sport; believes that the role of amateur sports clubs is vital in developing the future generation of British sporting talent; and calls on the Government to offer increased support for all grassroots sports clubs and organisations across the UK.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 24, Labour 20, DUP 2, Plaid Cymru 2, Labour/Co-operative 1, UUP 1.