RECOGNITION OF R.J. MITCHELL

Early day motion 1274, tabled 14 December 2005 by Joan Walley (Labour). Signed by 50 members.

That this House recognises the outstanding contribution of R.J. Mitchell, inventor of the Spitfire, in this, the 110th anniversary of his birth; and calls upon the Government to consider what further recognition can be bestowed upon him, including further consideration, in the course of the review of the honours system, of the granting of a posthumous award in order that his crucial work can be honoured by the nation.

Signatures by party: Labour 33, Conservative 8, Liberal Democrat 6, DUP 2, Respect 1.