SANTA RUN

Early day motion 244, tabled 9 December 2003 by Lembit Öpik (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 11 members.

That this House notes that from 11am on Sunday 7th December, 3,276 Santas turned up in Newtown, Powys in mid-Wales, of whom 2,826 participated in a run through Newtown to raise money for charity; believes this is the largest number of Santas to run together for charity in recorded history; congratulates Dougie Bancroft and the Dial-a-Ride team in Newtown for successfully organising this world record breaking event; recognises that tens of thousands of pounds were raised for worthy causes as a result of the Santa Run, which will improve the quality of life for many elderly and disadvantaged people; and believes that if Santa Claus exists, his good deeds may have been inspired by Dougie Bancroft.

Signatures by party: Labour 5, Liberal Democrat 5, Labour/Co-operative 1.