Mr STEVE FOSSETT

Early day motion 833, tabled 4 March 2005 by Nigel Evans (Conservative). Signed by 42 members.

That this House congratulates Mr Steve Fossett and the entire team involved in assisting him to become the first person to fly solo, non-stop, around the world without refuelling; further congratulates him on his previous 64 other world records; and further congratulates Sir Richard Branson in sponsoring this tremendous world record-breaking achievement in the Virgin Atlantic Global Flyer in 67 hours, two minutes and 38 seconds.

Signatures by party: Labour 18, Conservative 11, Liberal Democrat 6, DUP 3, UUP 2, Labour/Co-operative 1, Plaid Cymru 1.