WORLDSKILLS 2011

Early day motion 1309, tabled 20 December 2005 by Gordon Marsden (Labour). Signed by 37 members.

That this House supports wholeheartedly the UK's planned bid for the 2011 WorldSkills Competition; commends the WorldSkills competitions for recognising outstanding achievement and providing the motivation and knowledge to aspire to higher standards; notes the success of previous countries who have held the WorldSkills Competition, including Finland, Switzerland and Korea; believes that WorldSkills 2011 would be a triumph for the nation's skills and for the economy in general, particularly in the run-up to the Olympic Games; recognises the fundraising ability of those involved in the bid and the relative ease of securing the necessary funds over the next five years; and urges the Government to lend its unconditional support to winning the bid.

Signatures by party: Labour 23, Conservative 4, DUP 4, Liberal Democrat 4, Scottish National Party 1, UUP 1.