VENUS WILLIAMS' THIRD WIMBLEDON TITLE

Early day motion 542, tabled 7 July 2005 by Diane Abbott (Labour). Signed by 21 members.

That this House congratulates Venus Williams on her third Grand Slam title at Wimbledon on 2nd July; notes that she won in the longest final in Wimbledon's history; and recognises that she has had a remarkable professional tennis career spanning nine years and has contributed significantly to the improvement of the sport of tennis.

Signatures by party: Labour 12, Conservative 3, DUP 2, Liberal Democrat 2, Plaid Cymru 1, UUP 1.