RETURN OF RUPERT THE BEAR

Early day motion 1439, tabled 20 January 2006 by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative). Signed by 31 members.

That this House wholeheartedly welcomes the return to British television screens of the much loved Rupert the Bear with his distinctive yellow and black scarf, red jacket and chums, after a 14-year absence; notes the timeless appeal of the adventures of Rupert and his friends as fine examples of traditional British children's entertainment since their debut in 1920; further notes the important portrayal within the animation of a youngster's nature as inherently good, with a love of adventure and the guarantee of a warm and welcoming homecoming; and encourages broadcasters to follow the lead of Channel Five and continue to remember the significant place that traditional British television characters should hold in children's entertainment in the 21st century.

Signatures by party: Conservative 11, Labour 11, Liberal Democrat 5, DUP 4.