INTERNATIONAL ISLAND GAMES 2009 AND YNYS MôN

Early day motion 280, tabled 7 June 2005 by Albert Owen (Labour). Signed by 42 members.

That this House welcomes the decision by the International Island Games Association's executive to recommend that Ynys Môn - Isle of Anglesey hosts the 2009 International Island Games; recognises the importance of the bi-annual event, which attracts over 3,000 competitors from 24 member island communities to sporting, social and economic regeneration; and wishes the 2005 host, the Shetland Islands, a successful games.

Signatures by party: Labour 18, Liberal Democrat 11, Conservative 5, DUP 3, Plaid Cymru 3, Scottish National Party 1, UUP 1.