2007 TOUR DE FRANCE IN LONDON

Early day motion 1465, tabled 24 January 2006 by Lord Foster of Bath (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 56 members.

That this House welcomes confirmation that the 2007 Tour de France will start in London; notes that this is only the third time in the Tour's history of over 100 years that it has visited England; celebrates the return of the sporting entente cordiale after last summer's Olympic showdown; acknowledges the popularity and success of British cycling in international competition; and further acknowledges the enormous benefits to public health and the environment, and of reducing congestion, that cycling offers.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 24, Labour 19, Conservative 7, DUP 3, Plaid Cymru 1, Respect 1, Scottish National Party 1.