THE BAFTA AWARDS AND RICKY GERVAIS

Early day motion 440, tabled 15 January 2004 by Lord Foster of Bath (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 26 members.

That this House laments the BBC's clerical error that left Ricky Gervais without a nomination for this year's BAFTA Awards; praises Gervais for creating and starring in the wonderful sitcom that is The Office; acknowledges the place Gervais holds in the unique tradition of great British comedians; requests that the BBC ensures Gervais receives the recognition his achievements deserve; and urges BAFTA'S TV Committee to accept a late nomination for Gervais in these exceptional circumstances.

Signatures by party: Labour 12, Liberal Democrat 12, Plaid Cymru 2.