BRITISH PARALYMPIC ASSOCIATION

Early day motion 747, tabled 22 February 2005 by Lord Foster of Bath (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 48 members.

That this House congratulates British Paralympic Association Chairman Mike Brace on the news that he has been presented with the CBE for his services to disability sports; notes his achievements both as an athlete representing his country in six Paralympic Games and as a dedicated charity worker; recognises the success of the British Paralympic Team at Athens 2004, finishing second in the medals table and winning 94 medals - 35 gold, 30 silver and 29 bronze; and hopes that London 2012 is given the opportunity to hold the best Paralympic Games of all time.

Signatures by party: Labour 24, Liberal Democrat 15, DUP 4, Conservative 2, Labour/Co-operative 1, Plaid Cymru 1, UUP 1.